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2018 Map of Shelby

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Shelby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Shelby sits at the intersection of a complex creek network and the impounded waters of the Coosa River. This 2018 survey documents a landscape where traditional Alabama settlements like Kewahatchie and Mostellers meet the modern recreational shoreline of Lay Lake. The presence of the Old Shelby Cem, Brasher Cem, and Gardens of Rest offers significant data points for genealogists tracking family roots in this corner of the state.

Physical geography is defined by the ridge at Kelley Mtn and the unique constriction known as The Narrows. Water resources are abundant, ranging from the Kewahatchie Spring to numerous branches like School Br and Duck Br. This map illustrates the transition from the rolling interior of Sawyer Cove to the developed points and inlets such as Turtle Point, reflecting the long-standing relationship between the community and the river valley.