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2011 Map of Fort Mitchell

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Fort Mitchell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fort Mitchell stands as the focal point of this Eastern Alabama landscape, situated near the winding Chattahoochee River as it forms the border with Georgia. The area is defined by a dense network of tributaries including Uchee Creek, Cowpen Creek, and Ihagee Creek, which have shaped the local topography and settlement patterns. Local history is anchored by the Mitchell National Cemetery and the community of Oswichee, where the Oswichee Cemetery remains a significant genealogical landmark.

Rural life in this region is marked by small settlements such as Flournoys, Nuckols, and Lato, connected by historic routes like the Old Seale Hwy. The map details numerous water features, from larger bodies like Lake Bickerstaff and Bradleys Pond to smaller impoundments behind the Yuchi Lake Dam and Snyder Pond Dam. River-related landmarks including Bradley Landing and the Oswichee Bridge illustrate the historical importance of the river corridor for transportation and commerce.