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1979 Map of Marion North

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Marion North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Marion serves as the focal point for this late-1970s topographic study, showcasing the layout of the city and its educational landmark, Judson College. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Cahaba River to the east and the protected timberlands of the Talladega National Forest. A notable concentration of rural infrastructure is visible northeast of the town, including the Marion National Fish Hatchery and its associated ponds.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of several country churches and burial grounds scattered across the terrain, such as Mt Nebo Ch and its accompanying Mt Nebo Cem, as well as Simpson Chapel and Heard Cem. The map tracks the passage of Old Town Creek and Sand Creek through the wooded hills, punctuated by landmarks like the Marion Lookout Tower and early municipal infrastructure including the Waterworks.