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2014 Map of West Blocton East

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of West Blocton East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

West Blocton and the surrounding Bibb County hills are defined by a complex geography of tight ridges and creek valleys. This 2014 survey documents the enduring layout of historic mining and immigrant communities, including Italian Town, Belle Ellen, Coleanor, and Piper. The heritage of these settlements is preserved through numerous family and congregational burial grounds, such as the Italian Catholic Cem, Shiney Rock Cem, and the Six Mile Presbyterian Cem near the southern edge of the map.

The Cahaba River winds through the center of the sheet, joined by significant tributaries like Sixmile Cr, Caffee Cr, and Little Schultz Cr. Distinctive terrain features like Flat Top and Bulldog Bend anchor the landscape, while a network of modern roads and older paths, including the River Road Trail and Loblolly Trail, provide access across the varied topography. The presence of the Kimberly Clark Paper Company Lake reflects the region's managed timber and industrial land use during this period.