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1979 Map of Pea Ridge

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Pea Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Cahaba River winds through this 1970s landscape, serving as a geographic anchor for a region defined by industrial extraction and small community pockets. The map documents an intensive mining corridor along the western edge, where the Strip Mine and the community of Marvel reflect the area's coal heritage. These operations follow the geologic contours of the land, leaving distinctive markers like the Tailings Ponds near the Southern railroad line.

Concentrated settlements such as Sawmill Town and Pea Ridge are interconnected by a network of rural roads and rail spurs. Social and family history is preserved through numerous rural landmarks, including the Boothton Cem and several community houses of worship like Antioch Ch and Macedonia Ch. From the heights of Shades Mtn to the secluded Falling Rock Falls, the map illustrates a transition between the industrial demands of the era and the enduring rural character of central Alabama.