1975 Map of Madison

About this map

Redstone Arsenal and the Marshall Space Flight Center (NASA) dominate the landscape south of the city during this era of rapid growth in Madison County. The map details the infrastructure of the space age, including the Redstone Airfield, a Missile Sch, and numerous laboratories and substations concentrated on federal lands. This military and scientific presence contrasts with the older agricultural and communal roots seen in the numerous family burial grounds like Arnett Cem, Camper Cem, and Jamar Cem.