1953 Map of Montgomery

About this map

The Alabama River winds westward from the capital city of Montgomery, connecting a landscape of river-bend settlements and heavy rail corridors during the mid-twentieth century. This revision captures the region's transport network at its height, anchored by Selma and the operations at Craig AFB. The map documents the intricate junctions of the Southern, Gulf Mobile and Ohio, and Western Railway of Alabama, which served the agricultural and industrial needs of the Black Belt. To the north, the terrain transitions into the dense woodlands of the Talladega National Forest and the rising elevations of Parker Mountain. Smaller communities like Marion Junction, Faunsdale, and Hayneville appear alongside major reservoirs such as Martin Lake and Lake Jordan, illustrating the balance between hydroelectric development and traditional river commerce.