1975 Map of Montevallo SE

About this map

Montevallo and Calera anchor the northern reaches of this mid-1970s orthophotoquad, which emphasizes the industrial and agricultural interface of central Alabama. Produced in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, the imagery reveals the heavy footprint of large-scale quarrying and industrial operations northeast of Calera, where massive excavations and complex processing facilities dominate the terrain. Outside of these industrial hubs, the landscape is defined by a dense mosaic of forested tracts and cleared agricultural parcels, showing the distinct property lines and field patterns characteristic of the region's land use during this era. The orthophoto format provides a clear view of the transportation network connecting these two settlements, including the primary road corridors that facilitated the movement of materials from local quarries to the rail and highway systems.