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1987 Map of Sleeping Giants

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Sleeping Giants
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Sleeping Giants mountain range dominates the landscape of this portion of Talladega County, creating a dramatic physical boundary between the Coosa River valley and the industrial corridor to the east. By the late 1980s, the terrain shows a mix of institutional development and rural persistence, anchored by the Federal Correctional Institution and local educational sites like Talladega Academy and the County Training Sch.

Transport and utility networks are well-established, with the Southern and CSX rail lines traversing the valleys alongside the winding course of Talladega Creek. The map documents numerous rural landmarks essential for genealogical research, including Howard Chapel, Antioch Ch, and the Renfroe Lookout Tower atop Flagpole Mtn. From the small settlements of Jonesview and Renfroe to the recreational waters of Logan Martin Lake, the sheet captures a community balancing its rugged topography with modern infrastructure.