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1973 Map of High Falls

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of High Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

High Falls Lake serves as the focal point of this region, where the Towaliga River is impounded just before it reaches the cascades of High Falls. The landscape is defined by the intersection of Butts, Lamar, and Monroe counties, a rural area transitioning during the early 1970s with the development of High Falls State Park. The map documents a mix of institutional and recreational land use, featuring the State Dept of Corrections Diagnostic Center and nearby facilities like a Landing Strip and Sewage Disposal Ponds.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including several country churches and family cemeteries such as Weaver Cem, Taylor Cem, and High Shoals Ch. The presence of Higgins Mill on the river and the Flat Shoals Bridge indicates the historical importance of the river's hydrology to the local economy and transport. Smaller settlements like Patillo and Unionville are shown alongside emerging infrastructure like high-voltage substations and major pipelines.