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1975 Map of Tutwiler School, 1977 Print
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1975 Map of Tutwiler School

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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Bankhead Lake and the Black Warrior River anchor the southern reaches of this 1970s orthophotograph, where the landscape of Walker County is defined by heavy industry and natural waterways. This specific type of survey, produced by the Geological Survey in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, utilizes rectified aerial photography to provide a clear view of land-use patterns often obscured by traditional topographic lines. The imagery reveals the sprawling footprints of surface mining operations cutting through the timbered hills of central Alabama, creating a stark visual contrast between the natural forest cover and the tiered, industrial excavations. Away from the river, the Tutwiler School stands as a primary landmark in a region where the topography is shaped as much by the extraction of resources as it is by the winding course of the river itself.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1975
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain