2018 Map of McCalla

About this map

Bessemer and the industrial landscapes of the Alabama iron and coal belt define this 2018 survey. The terrain is structured by the parallel ridges of Rock Mtn and West Red Mtn, with settlements like Black Diamond and North Johns marking the history of local extraction. A notable industrial feature is the Slurry Impoundment Johns Washer near the northern edge, indicating the enduring footprint of mining operations. In the southern portion, the map captures the transition into Jones Valley and Shades Valley, where smaller communities such as Bucksville and Kimbrell are situated. Numerous cemeteries, including Bucksville Cem and Marvin Chapel Cem, offer critical data points for genealogists tracking families across the Jefferson and Tuscaloosa County line. The hydrology is dominated by Blue Creek and Shades Creek, which navigate the gaps and valleys of this geologically complex region.