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1971 Map of Mitchell Dam

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Mitchell Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Powerplant Mitchell Dam stands as the central landmark of this 1970s landscape, where the Coosa River is harnessed for hydroelectric power. The impounded waters create the complex, branch-like shorelines of Mitchell Lake and Jordan Lake, which define the borders of Chilton, Coosa, and Elmore counties. The surrounding hillsides are marked by the presence of rural infrastructure, such as the Clanton Pumping Station and a prominent Radio Tower, alongside established local meeting places.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the spatial relationships between community pillars like Flint Hill Ch, Shady Grove Ch, and the Corinth Ch and its adjacent Corinth Cem. Numerous tributaries, including Walnut Creek, Hatchet Creek, and Chestnut Creek, feed into the river system, carving out a terrain that supported a mix of utility operations and small rural settlements during this era of regional development.