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2014 Map of Melson

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Melson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Coosa River dominates this landscape, winding through a series of dramatic loops including Morton Bend, Foster Bend, and McGee Bend along the Alabama and Georgia border. This riverine environment defines the local geography, where the water eventually opens into the broad expanse of Weiss Lake. The terrain is marked by notable elevations such as Heath Mtn and Oliver Mtn, which overlook a network of rural settlements and family-named landmarks.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites concentrated near the state line, including State Line Cem, Coosa River Cem, and Davenport Cem. The community of Kirks Grove sits centrally between the river bends, while other small hubs like Anniedelle and Oceola are connected by a web of county roads. The map captures the distinct boundary where Floyd County meets Cherokee County, documenting the intersection of these two states through their shared waterways and ridges.