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2017 Map of Odessadale

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Odessadale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Saint Marks and Odessadale anchor this western Georgia landscape, where the boundary between Troup and Meriwether counties carves through a network of creeks and family settlements. The terrain is defined by its deep genealogical roots, visible in the numerous small burial grounds scattered across the countryside, including the Branch Hebron Cem, Florence Cem, and Ollie Branch Cem. Many of these sites are situated near historical junctions like Thompson Crossroad.

Water plays a central role in the regional geography, with drainage systems like Sandy Cr, Bear Cr, and Piney Woods Br winding through the hills. Near the western edge, Mountville sits along the road to Powell Lake, representing the small-town character of this corner of Georgia. The mapping also details local infrastructure, from the rural route of Saint Marks Rd to the secondary paths of Branch Hebron Rd, providing a clear view of the area's modern land divisions and transport corridors.