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2011 Map of Opelika West

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Opelika West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Opelika and its western residential expansions define the southeastern portion of this landscape, where established neighborhoods like Pepperell and Five Points meet newer developments such as Alta Vista and Harwell Hills. The terrain is deeply influenced by the waterways of Lee County, specifically the winding paths of Sougahatchee Creek and Little Loblockee Creek. Several man-made reservoirs, including Sougahatchee Lake and Hinkle Lake, are held by dams such as the Sougahatchee Dam and Hinkle Dam, reflecting the local water management and recreation patterns of the early 21st century.

Local history is anchored by numerous burial sites and older small settlements that predate the modern suburban growth of North Auburn. Genealogists may find interest in the Oak Bowery Cemetery, Union Hill Cemetery, and the Farmville Cemetery. The map also captures curiously named locations like The Bottle, situated along the highway north of Farmville, and the various residential pockets ranging from India Lakes to Granite Hills.