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1987 Map of Willow Springs

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Willow Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Tallapoosa River winds through this landscape on the northeastern edge of Alabama's capital, defining the border between Montgomery and Elmore counties. In the late 1980s, the area reflects a mix of military presence and suburban expansion, anchored by the Gunter AF Station and the Gunter Industrial Park in the southwest. The expansion of Montgomery East is evident through developments like Arrowhead and Mitylene, which sit alongside established institutions such as Alabama Christian College.

Away from the city center, the terrain is dotted with small family and community burial grounds, including Young Cem, Marshall Cem, and the Old Bingham Cemetery near Old Bingham. Notable rural landmarks like the Red Eagle Honor Farm and Jasmine Hill characterize the higher ground north of the river, while the CSX rail line facilitates movement through Madison and Cooks. Local water bodies like Froggy Bottom Pond and Arrowhead Lake highlight the low-lying drainage patterns near Brassell Bottom.