1975 Map of Ragland

About this map

Coosa River meanders sharply through the landscape of St. Clair County in this mid-1970s orthophotoquad, providing a literal aerial view of the terrain around Ragland. The image, derived from aerial photography taken in late 1975, reveals the specific contours of Logan Martin Lake and the surrounding woodlands and agricultural clearings. Unlike traditional line-drawn maps, this photo-based document shows the actual ground cover and the density of the forest as it existed just before the United States Bicentennial. The interplay between the industrial or residential structures in Ragland and the winding river channel highlights the region's reliance on the waterway for both geography and local industry.