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2014 Map of Westover

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Chelsea and Westover occupy a landscape defined by the ridgelines of Double Mountain and Straight Ridge, where the residential growth of Shelby County meets the traditional geography of Alabama's Ridge-and-Valley region. The map reveals a dense network of country cemeteries, such as Union Cem and Mt Signal Cem, which serve as primary anchors for genealogical research in this area. These sites, along with others like Quinn Cem and Roper Cem, are often the only remaining physical links to the earlier family settlements that preceded modern development.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with numerous tributaries like Yellowleaf Cr and Muddy Prong carving through the valleys. The infrastructure of the era is represented by Tri-L Acres Airpark and the Teague Bridge, illustrating how transportation has adapted to the area's varied elevation. This survey provides a clear view of the transition from rural woodlands to suburban expansion in the early 21st century.