1947 Map of Ragland

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The Coosa River dominates this mid-century landscape, carving the dramatic horseshoe of Emory Bend and forming the boundary between St. Clair and Talladega counties. In the industrial north, Ragland serves as a hub where the Seaboard Air Line railroad intersects with local industry, evidenced by a Quarry and a dedicated Conveyor Belt system. This industrial presence contrasts with the deeply rural character of the surrounding hills, which are dotted with family-named landmarks like Mitchell Mountain and Mitchell Cem.