1947 Map of Riverside

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The Coosa River defines the landscape of this 1947 survey, carving a winding path that serves as the boundary between St. Clair and Talladega counties. In this era before major modern impoundments fully reshaped the river valley, the waterway remains a central focus of rural life, evidenced by the presence of Lock No 5 (Abandoned) and the large Ogletree Island. The town of Riverside and the settlement of Seddon are positioned along the Southern railroad line, which provides a vital transportation corridor parallel to the river. The interior reaches are densely dotted with small community landmarks, including New Life Sch and Idelia Sch, alongside numerous country churches such as Blooming Light Ch, Stemley Rock Ch, and Rushing Spring Ch. These features illustrate a mid-century Alabama landscape where social and religious life was deeply rooted in small, local congregations and schoolhouses.