1971 Map of Alexander City

About this map

Alexander City serves as the industrial and civic anchor of this 1970s Tallapoosa County landscape, displaying the concentrated urban development around the Central of Georgia rail line. The map captures a moment when the city’s educational and healthcare infrastructure was firmly established, featuring institutions like Russell High Sch, Alexander City Jr College, and Russell Hospital. The southern portion of the sheet is defined by the sprawling waters of Martin Lake, showcasing the rise of outdoor recreation with the inclusion of Wind Creek State Park and Double Bridges Park.