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1979 Map of Talladega Springs

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Talladega Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Talladega Springs and the surrounding river valley define this landscape in the late 1970s, situated at the intersection of Talladega, Coosa, and Shelby counties. The impounded waters of Lay Lake dominate the western edge, where development like Shelby Shores and several boat ramps indicate a shoreline shifting toward recreational use. Further inland, the terrain rises sharply into the ridgelines of Sulphur Spring Mountain and Deadening Mountain, creating a rugged backdrop for small rural communities and family landmarks.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of the Talladega Springs Cem and the Union Springs Ch, alongside smaller settlements like Marble Valley and Strickland Crossroads. The map records the local drainage system of Peckerwood Creek and Chalybeate Creek, as well as industrial features like a Chert Pit and a quarry, illustrating the mix of timber, small-scale mining, and lakeside living that characterized this portion of the Alabama river country during this era.