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2024 Map of Ofelia

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Ofelia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Tallapoosa River and its intricate drainage network define the topography of this Randolph County landscape, where the waters of the R L Harris Reservoir reach into the winding valleys. The map documents a transition between upland ridges and the encroaching backwaters of the reservoir system, centered on the small settlement of Ofelia. Historically significant river crossings are well-preserved in the record, including legacy locations for Butlers Ferry, Burrow Ferry, and Blake Ferry, along with traditional river crossings at Brown Ford and Michels Ford.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the specific locations of rural landmarks like the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and its associated Cem. Other family-named sites such as Boozer Cem and Pleasant Hill Cem are documented alongside the prominent height of Cockrell Mtn. The map tracks the complex hydrology of the region, from the Little Tallapoosa River to smaller tributaries like Mad Indian Creek and Wildcat Creek, which shaped the early settlement and road patterns of the area.