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2011 Map of Howelton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Walker Mountain and the surrounding gaps of Etowah County define this landscape of narrow valleys and winding creek beds. The area is characterized by small, dispersed settlements like Howelton and Aurora, which are connected by a network of rural routes such as Egypt Rd and Sligo Rd. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites throughout the terrain, including Morton Chapel Cemetery and Carnes Cemetery, often located near prominent natural features or small crossroads.

Water plays a central role in the geography of the quadrangle, from the larger Aurora Lake in the north to the southern flow of Clear Creek. The inclusion of Glassco Lake Dam and Brasher Spring Camp indicates a history of localized land and water management. To the east, the terrain transitions toward Greasy Cove and Ivalee, where the valley widens into more established settlement patterns at the base of the ridges.