2011 Map of Centre

About this map

Centre serves as the focal point of this Cherokee County survey, where the Coosa River and the expansive waters of Weiss Lake dominate the landscape. The geography is defined by the intricate shoreline of the lake, which encircles landmarks like Hog Island and Buffingtons Island. Modern residential development is evident in several lakeside communities, including Yellow Creek View Subdivision and Big Nose Creek Subdivision. In the more rural stretches, the map preserves the location of numerous family and community burial grounds such as Tates Chapel Cemetery and Chestnut Cemetery. Along the southern border, Terrapin Creek joins the river system near Garrett Bridge, while the northwest corner features the natural drop of Yellow Creek Falls. The presence of the Centre Municipal Airport and Weiss Dam highlights the mid-century infrastructure that transformed the local economy from strictly agricultural to one supported by hydroelectric power and regional transit.