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2018 Map of Leeds

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Leeds
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Cahaba River winds through the heart of this landscape, carving a valley between prominent elevations like Talladega Hill and Blackjack Ridge. This 2018 survey reveals the suburban and industrial expansion east of Birmingham, centering on the growth of Leeds and Trussville. The infrastructure of the area is defined by the Central of Georgia railroad line and modern thoroughfares like the Barber Motorsports Pkwy.

Genealogists will find numerous smaller settlements and family-associated landmarks preserved on this sheet, including Russell Heights, Lola City, and Cahaba Hills. The terrain is marked by significant passages such as O'Bar Gap and the Oak Mountain Tunnel, while local history is anchored by sites like Mount Nebo Cem and Cedar Grove Cem. The map captures the complex geography where Jefferson, St. Clair, and Shelby counties meet amidst the ridges and gaps of the southern Appalachians.