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2018 Map of Shorter

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Shorter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Tallapoosa River winds through the borderlands of Elmore and Macon Counties, defining the physical and historical character of this Alabama landscape. The river creates dramatic features like Robinson Bend and passes the fertile Tuckabatchie Bottoms just south of Tallassee. This 2018 survey reveals a network of small settlements and transportation corridors, including the established community of Shorter and the smaller hamlets of Milstead, Goodwyn, and Tysonville.

For local historians, the map preserves the alignment of the Old Federal Rd, a critical early thoroughfare for the region. The landscape is heavily dissected by significant tributaries like Tumkeehatchee Creek, Wallahatchee Creek, and Calebee Creek. Cultural landmarks such as the Tysonville Cem and the naming of Polecat Springs provide specific touchpoints for genealogical research and land-use studies in this rural agricultural and riverine environment.