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1987 Map of Talladega

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

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Talladega serves as the central hub of this north-central Alabama landscape, established as a prominent educational and regional center. The map details the campus of Talladega College and specialized institutions like the Helen Keller Sch of Ala and E H Gentry Tech Sch. To the north, the sprawling Coosa River Depot Annex (US Army) occupies a significant footprint, illustrating the area's mid-century military importance.

Industry and transport define the outlying areas, with the Southern and Seaboard System railroads providing the backbone for local commerce. Smaller communities and rural landmarks are scattered throughout, including Bemiston, Waldo, and Kelly Springs. Local heritage is preserved in numerous country churches and cemeteries, such as Oak Hill Cem and Ridgeview Ch, while the southern portion of the map transitions into the protected woodlands of the Talladega National Forest.