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2018 Map of Sylacauga West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Gantts Quarry anchors the landscape south of the city, a site deeply tied to the industrial identity of this Alabama region. The corridor between Childersburg and Sylacauga reveals a complex network of residential clusters and small communities, including Mignon, Oak Grove, and Zubers. Transportation and commerce are centered around Gantts Junction and the presence of Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport, which facilitates regional connectivity.

The physical geography is defined by the high elevations of Kahatchee Mtn and Crumplers Peak to the west, while numerous watercourses like Shirtee Creek and Tallaseehatchee Creek drain the valleys. Genealogists and local historians can find significant landmarks such as Odena Cem, Allen Cem, and Rising Star Cem, which mark the historical footprint of the local families and workers who built these communities.