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2024 Map of Bartletts Ferry Dam

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Bartletts Ferry Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Chattahoochee River carves a deep boundary between Alabama and Georgia, defining the life and movement of this border region. Historically, river crossings were vital to local commerce and travel, evidenced by the series of former crossing points like Blanton Ferry, Dixon Ferry, and Brawner Ferry. The landscape is dominated by the waters of Bartletts Ferry Lake and several smaller impoundments, including Middle Huston Lake and South Huston Lake. To the east, the terrain rises into the distinctive ridges of Pine Mountain and Williams Mountain.

Small communities and rural centers like Antioch and Mountain Hill serve as the primary hubs of settlement. Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing landmarks such as Antioch Church, Double Pines Church, and the Old Smyrna Cem, which reflect the area's deep-rooted religious and social fabric. The presence of the Norfolk Southern line in the northeast corner further illustrates the enduring role of transport infrastructure in the rural South.