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1980 Map of Wilsonville

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Wilsonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Coosa River-Lay Lake dominates this landscape, defining the boundary between Shelby and Talladega Counties. The industrial footprint of the era is evident near Wilsonville, where a large Powerplant and its associated Tailings Pond sit along the riverbanks, serviced by the Southern railroad line. This 1980s-era map captures the coexistence of heavy industry with recreational development, seen in the numerous Boat Ramps and the residential growth of Shelby Shores along the western inlets.

Further south, the rural character remains centered around historic congregations and burial sites. Settlements like Fayetteville are anchored by the Fayetteville Church and United Church, while the hills are marked by landmarks such as Cohabie Mountain and Mt Sharon. Genealogists will find notable value in the locations of Ft Williams Cemetery and Kahatchee Cemetery, which preserve the names of early communities established near the winding waters of Kahatchee Creek.