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1947 Map of Steele

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Steele
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Camp Sibert occupies a significant portion of the landscape north of the Coosa River in this 1940s-era study. The river itself is a focal point of transit and industry, marked by Lock No 3 and several river crossings including Francis Ferry and the then-deactivated Steps Ferry and McCordney Ferry. To the north, the burgeoning outskirts of Gadsden are visible through developments like Clubview Heights and the Gadsden Municipal Airport.

The rugged geography is defined by parallel ridges like the Canoe Creek Mountains and Beaver Creek Mountains, which dictated the placement of rail lines such as the Southern and Seaboard Line. Local heritage is preserved in numerous rural landmarks, from Morgans Crossroad to historic congregations at Old Harmony Ch and Ten Island Ch. The intersection of industrial river management and traditional mountain settlement patterns provides a clear view of the region before further modern expansion.