Sylacauga and the southern reaches of the Talladega National Forest dominate the northern landscape of this quadrangle, where the terrain transitions into the Weogufka Mountains. The area is defined by a series of prominent peaks and gaps, including Tanyard Hill, Locust Mtn, and Terrapin Hill, which influence the local road network. Smaller settlements such as Holman Crossroads, Overbrook, and Hanover are scattered throughout the region, often centered around family and community landmarks. For genealogists and local historians, this survey is exceptionally detailed regarding burial sites, recording Old Bethany Cem, Hollins Springs Cem, Stewartville Cem, and many others. The drainage pattern is led by Hatchet Creek and Weogufka Cr, which carve through the ridges, while smaller features like Wiches Spring and Lake Joy provide localized water sources in the more developed northern sections.
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1890 · Talladega
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Talladega
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1901 · Wetumpka
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1903 · Wetumpka
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1915 · Gantts Quarry
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1917 · Gantts Quarry
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Goodwater
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Goodwater
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Montgomery
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Birmingham
USGS Topo · 1:250,000