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1971 Map of Dadeville

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Dadeville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The expansive waters of Martin Lake dominate the western half of this Tallapoosa County landscape, where the dendritic shoreline of the reservoir creates numerous inlets and peninsulas. The terrain is characterized by prominent landmarks like Smith Mountain and Youngs Island, which rose above the surrounding valleys when the area was flooded. Settlement is concentrated to the east in Dadeville and North Dadeville, where the Central of Georgia railroad line cuts through the countryside, supporting the local economy in the early 1970s.

Rural life is evidenced by a dense network of country churches and family cemeteries scattered across the ridges, including Mt Zion Ch, Sandy Creek Ch, and Spain Cem. These landmarks, along with the various creeks like Manoy Creek and Chattasofka Creek, trace the older geographic boundaries of the region. The presence of a Lookout Tower and several quarries suggests a landscape managed for both timber and stone during this era of Alabama's history.