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1910 Map of Montevallo

Name: 1910 Topographic Map of Montevallo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Montevallo serves as the focal point of this landscape during the first decade of the 20th century, a period defined by the convergence of agricultural trade and the expansion of the regional mining and iron industry. The survey details a complex web of industrial infrastructure, including the Southern RR and the Louisville and Nashville RR, which connected coal-producing settlements like Straven, Aldrich, and Boothton to broader markets.

Evidence of the area's industrial heritage is found at the Bibb Furnace (Ruins) near the Cahaba River, marking a site of early iron production. The map captures the social geography of Shelby County through numerous rural institutions, such as Elliottsville Church and Cedar Grove School, while identifying natural landmarks like Falling Rock and Alexander Springs. The transition from old mining camps at Old Maylene to newer centers illustrates the shifting economic landscape as these communities grew around central rail junctions and mountain ridges.