2014 Map of Ohatchee

About this map

The Coosa River dominates this topographical landscape, marking the tri-county intersection of Etowah, Calhoun, and St. Clair. The waterway expands significantly into H Neely Henry Lake, a reservoir that has reshaped the valley's character around Ten Islands and Woods Island. Settlement patterns follow the river's course, with established communities like Ohatchee and Riddles Bend situated along its banks. The topography is defined by the parallel ridges of the Beaver Creek Mountains and Shoal Creek Mountains, which create distinct valleys such as Beaver Creek Valley. For family historians, the presence of several established burial grounds including Ohatchee Cem and Ragan Chapel Cem, alongside the Cochran Springs site, provides essential geographical markers for tracing lineage near Francis and Ragland.