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1951 Map of Vincent

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Vincent
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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Vincent and the neighboring settlements of Sterrett and Calcis anchor this mid-century look at eastern Shelby County, where the industrial and spiritual life of the community is etched into the landscape. The convergence of the Seaboard Coast Line and Central of Georgia railroads at Vincent highlights its role as a regional transport hub, while a large Quarry between Linder Mountain and Black Ridge speaks to the area's resource extraction.

Numerous country churches serve as vital genealogical landmarks, including Duncan Chapel, Beulah Ch, and Macedonia Ch. The terrain is defined by the ridge-and-valley system typical of this part of Alabama, with the Coosa River forming the eastern boundary and several family-named water bodies like Spradley Branch and Howard Branch draining the hills. A Landing Strip and a municipal Pumping Station reflect the gradual modernization of the rural landscape during this period.