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1959 Map of Leeds

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Leeds
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Leeds and Trussville anchor this late-1950s landscape, where industrial activity and transportation networks are deeply etched into the geography of the Cahaba Valley. The presence of numerous extraction sites, including a Quarry, Chert Pits, and a Strip Mine south of Maplewood, signals a region shaped by its geology. The industrial character is further emphasized by the concentration of Brick Kilns and the Leeds Mineral Well, while the winding Cahaba River and Little Cahaba River cut through the prominent ridges of Owens Mountain and Blackjack Ridge.

Educational and community landmarks are well-represented, including Moton High Sch and several country churches such as Sulphur Sprs Ch and Whites Chapel. The map reveals a dense rail infrastructure with the Seaboard Air Line and Southern railroads intersecting the valley. Smaller, localized settlements like Henry Ellen, Lovick, and Lola City provide valuable detail for those researching the mid-century development of Jefferson and St. Clair counties.