1980 Map of Wilsonville

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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.