1971 Map of Opelika West

About this map

Opelika and the eastern edge of Auburn anchor this Lee County landscape during a period of significant urban transition. The industrial character of the era is evident at Pepperell, where the Pepperell Sch and local waterworks sit near the Central of Georgia railroad. While the city centers expand, represented by updated urban boundaries and landmarks like the Courthouse and Mc Lure High Sch, the surrounding countryside retains its traditional rural markers. Numerous family and community burial grounds, including Rosemere Cem, Evergreen Cem, and Oak Bowery Cem, are preserved alongside historic crossroads like Stonewall and the uniquely named landmark The Bottle. Waterways such as Sougahatchee Creek and Sandy Creek wind through the terrain, supporting local infrastructure like the Fish Hatchery and Sougahatchee Lake.