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1964 Map of Lanett North

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Lanett North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Chattahoochee River defines the border between Alabama and Georgia as it flows south toward the industrial centers of Lanett and West Point. This landscape underwent a significant transformation in the mid-20th century with the creation of West Point Lake, which inundated much of the river valley. The map documents the extensive network of recreational areas established along the new shoreline, including Burnt Village Park, Maple Creek Park, and R Shaefer Heard Park.

Beyond the water, the geography reveals an older layer of rural settlement and transit. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad and an old railroad grade trace the historic movement of goods through the valley. Local heritage is preserved in the locations of Rehobeth Baptist Ch and Fort Tyler Cem, alongside smaller communities like Gabbettville and Friendship. The mix of established urban infrastructure in Lanett and the newly flooded reservoir creates a unique portrait of a region adapting to modern hydroelectric and recreational needs.