1958 Map of Wattsville, 1987 Print
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1958 Map of Wattsville

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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Wattsville and Coal City serve as the primary hubs in this St. Clair County landscape, which is defined by the industrial and agricultural patterns of the mid-20th century. The presence of Strip Mines and an Old Railroad Grade alongside the active Seaboard Coast Line tracks illustrates the region's reliance on mineral extraction and rail transport. The topography is dominated by the parallel alignment of Backbone Mountain and Savages Mountain, creating a corridor for Broken Arrow Creek and the Dixie Heart Highway. Rural community life is anchored by numerous small congregations such as Harkey Chapel, Shiloh Ch, and Popes Chapel, as well as the Coal City Sch. Distinctive landmarks like Moon Rock and the Hardwick Tunnel reflect the intersection of natural geology and human engineering in the Shoal Creek Valley.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1958
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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