1951 Map of Vincent

About this map

The Central of Georgia and Atlantic Coast Line railroads converge in this mid-century view of Shelby County, Alabama, anchoring the local economy around the town of Vincent. The landscape is defined by the prominent Black Ridge and Quarry Mountain, where numerous small community landmarks speak to the rural social fabric of the era. The mapping documents several denominational congregations and family burial sites, including Beulah Ch and Elliott Cem. Along the eastern edge, the Coosa River marks the boundary near Coosa Valley Ch, while interior settlements like Sterrett and Calcis are situated along the rail lines and creek drainage systems. This 1951 field-checked survey preserves the layout of a transition period where the historic rail network still dictates the settlement pattern between Higdon Point and the banks of Kelly Creek.