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1970 Map of Ofelia

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Ofelia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Little Tallapoosa River winds in dramatic oxbows through this portion of Randolph County, defining a landscape of sharp ridges and deep creek bottoms. The settlement of Ofelia serves as a local landmark near the western edge, surrounded by family-centered sites like the Mt Prospect Ch and its associated cemetery. The mapping reveals a rural network of river crossings and small farming hubs, including the community of Swagg to the north and various historic bridges like Island Ford Bridge and Overton Bridge that provided vital transit across the river's frequent bends.

Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous country churches and burial grounds that anchored these upland communities, from Shiloh Ch in the north to Austin Chapel further south. The topography is dominated by prominent elevations such as Cockrell Mountain, while numerous tributaries like Mad Indian Creek and Wedowee Creek drain the surrounding timber and agricultural lands, showing the drainage patterns before modern development altered the rural character of the region.