1971 Map of Camp Hill

About this map

The town of Camp Hill serves as the focal point of this 1971 survey, showing a well-established community defined by its educational and transport infrastructure. The Central of Georgia Railroad bisects the landscape, connecting the main settlement with outlying areas like Slaughters and Agricola. Local genealogy is well-documented through numerous burial grounds, including the Tallapoosa County Memorial Gardens, Langley Cem, and Spring Hill Cem. Significant institutional presence is noted at the Lyman Ward Military Academy and Tallapoosa Academy, reflecting the area's historical emphasis on education. The terrain is characterized by the winding paths of Sandy Creek and Chattasofka Creek, which navigate around elevations like Doss Mountain. This map documents a transitional period when small-scale aviation was emerging at the Camp Hill-East Tallapoosa Airport, while rural life still centered around local landmarks like Beulah No 2 Ch and Mt Carmel Ch.