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1964 Map of Ola

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Ola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Ola stands as the central community of this agricultural landscape in eastern Henry County, just as it was being formally surveyed in the mid-1960s. The settlement pattern is defined by a high density of rural institutions, particularly along the winding routes of South Bethany Road and Jackson Road. Notable landmarks include several longstanding congregations and their burial grounds, such as Mt Carmel Ch, Antioch Ch, and the Old Mt Bethel Cem.

The terrain is dissected by numerous waterways, including South River at the northern boundary and the meandering Tussahaw Creek. Family-named roads like Elliot Road and Mc Garity Road weave through the hills, while features like Ola Sch and Iris Lakes indicate a settled, established community. The presence of Island in the Snapping Shoals Creek and old mill routes like King Mill Road reflect a landscape shaped by local water resources and early industry.