2024 Map of Ola

About this map

The expanding community of Ola serves as a central hub in this part of Henry County, where residential development increasingly borders established agricultural lands. This recent survey captures a landscape defined by the drainage basins of Walnut Creek and Tussahaw Creek, punctuated by numerous private lakes such as Hardeman Lake and Lake Dow. For genealogists and local historians, the map is particularly rich in burial sites, documenting several family and church-affiliated grounds including the Hooten Family Cem and the Old Sharon Cem. These small cemeteries, along with institutions like Antioch Baptist Church, provide essential waypoints for tracing the area's rural lineage. The presence of Charleston Ridge and the winding course of the South River along the northern border further illustrate the varied topography that continues to shape the growth of nearby McDonough.