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1971 Map of Our Town

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Our Town
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The intricate shoreline of Martin Lake dominates this 1971 survey of the Tallapoosa River valley, where the rising waters of the reservoir created a complex network of peninsulas and islands. Wind Creek State Park occupies a significant portion of the northern waterfront, featuring a dedicated Picnic Area and Campground that highlight the area's mid-century development into a recreational hub.

Away from the water, the settlement of Our Town sits at a crossroads, surrounded by a landscape dotted with numerous country churches and family burial grounds. Genealogists can find several sites of interest, including the Mt Zion Ch and its adjacent Mt Zion Cem, alongside Friendship Ch and Mask Cem. Industrial activity is evident in the scattered Quarry and Quarries labels, while the southern portion of the map transitions toward the Elmore Co line, showing the rural homesteads of Bulgers and the historic Russell Farm Ch.