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2011 Map of Shelby

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Shelby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Shelby and its surrounding landscape reflect the enduring importance of the Coosa River valley in Alabama. The settlement patterns shown here are defined by the expansive waters of Lay Lake, which dominates the eastern and southern portions of the sheet. The map reveals a high concentration of recreational and residential developments along the shoreline, including Wildwood Shores, Pine Grove Village, and Merrell Beach. These communities are interspersed with numerous sporting landmarks such as Etress Fish Camp, Bozos Camp, and the Lacoosa Marina.

Family history is preserved at the Old Shelby Cemetery and Brasher Cemetery, while the Shelby Post Office serves as the central hub for the inland portion of the quadrangle. Significant watercourses like Waxahatchee Creek and Mill Creek feed into the lake, shaping the topography near Sawyer Cove and The Narrows. The road network, including Co Hwy 47 and Hwy 311, connects these lakeside retreats with established rural locales like Kewahatchie.