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2020 Map of Melson

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Melson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Coosa River defines this landscape on the border of Alabama and Georgia, winding through prominent bends such as Morton Bend, Foster Bend, and McGee Bend. As the river moves south, it transitions into the broad expanse of Weiss Lake, a major reservoir that has reshaped the local geography around Oceola. The terrain is marked by the presence of Oliver Mtn and various small drainages like Mount Hope Creek and Big Cedar Creek.

Smaller settlements and crossroads like Kirks Grove and Farill anchor the rural landscape. For those researching local families, the map identifies numerous small burial sites, including the Macedonia Cem, Waterhouse Cem, and the State Line Cem positioned right on the state boundary. The intersection of roads such as Blacks Bluff Rd SW and Old River Rd SW reflects the historical importance of the river as a transportation corridor between Cherokee and Floyd counties.