1947 Map of Ragland

About this map

The Coosa River defines this landscape as it meanders through the borders of St. Clair, Talladega, and Calhoun Counties. Small agricultural and industrial outposts like Ragland, Lincoln, and Eastaboga are connected by the Southern Railway and the Seaboard Air Line, illustrating a mid-century transport network dependent on rail and water. Notable river features such as the winding Embry Bend and the navigational hazard of Broken Arrow Shoals highlight the historical importance of the Coosa's natural geography before extensive modern alterations.