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1967 Map of Melson

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Melson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Weiss Reservoir dominates this landscape along the Alabama and Georgia border, where the flooding of the Coosa River reshaped the local geography. The map captures the transition of the river valley into a reservoir system, marking the inundation of low-lying areas while preserving the locations of hilltop settlements like Kirks Grove and Melson. Genealogists will find a high density of rural spiritual and burial sites, including State Line Ch and Old Nazareth Cem, which anchored the community across the state line between Cherokee Co, Alabama, and Floyd Co, Georgia.

The terrain is defined by dramatic river bends such as Foster Bend and Morton Bend, alongside prominent heights like Heath Mtn and Oliver Mtn. Evidence of former transportation networks remains visible through labels like the Old RR Gr and Old Railroad Grade near Farill, alongside more rugged paths like the Pig Trail. These features provide a clear record of the area's movement from a river-and-rail economy to one centered on the managed waters of the reservoir.