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2020 Map of Pelham

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Pelham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The town of Pelham and the smaller settlement of Spence anchor this portrait of southwestern Georgia, where the border of Mitchell and Grady counties meets. This landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring numerous named water bodies like Walton Lake, Cypress Pond, and the industrial heritage suggested by Spence Millpond. Notable geological and artificial water features including Rich Sink and the uniquely named None None Reservoir dot the terrain among a network of rural roads that hint at the region's historical transit patterns, such as Stage Coach Rd.

For those researching family history in the area, several key landmarks provide vital geographic context. The presence of Macedonia Church Cem, Saint James Cem, and Banks Cem helps locate long-established community centers and ancestral sites. The drainage systems of Barnetts Cr and its various branches, including E Br Barnetts Cr and W Br Barnetts Cr, carve through the land, providing a natural framework for the rural homesteads and agricultural plots of Mitchell County.