1958 Map of Wattsville

About this map

Wattsville and the industrial corridors of central St. Clair County are captured here during the late 1950s, a period defined by the enduring presence of the coal economy. The settlement of Coal City serves as a focal point for researchers interested in the local labor history and community layout of the Alabama mining belt. To the west, Hardwick and Tanyard anchor the rural landscape, illustrating the proximity between residential clusters and the natural drainages of the region. The map tracks the winding course of Little Canoe Creek and the broader valley of Beaver Creek, providing a detailed look at the geographic obstacles and water resources that shaped transportation and agriculture in this portion of the state before modern expansion altered the footprint of these small communities.