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1897 Map of Tallapoosa

Name: 1897 Topographic Map of Tallapoosa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1905
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1905

About this map

Dugdown Mountain dominates the northern landscape of this survey, forming a prominent ridge that defines the geography of Polk and Haralson counties. The Tallapoosa River meanders through the central terrain, its course marked by vital early infrastructure including Rainwater Ford and Mc.Bride Bridge. This late-19th-century mapping effort by Louis Nell and M. Hackett captures the region's agricultural and industrial transition, evidenced by the numerous water-powered sites such as Roberts Mill, Munroe Mill, and Allgoods Mill.

Railroad expansion is well-documented, with the Southern R. R. and the East and West R. R. cutting through the hills to serve communities like Rockmart, Tallapoosa, and Carrollton. Smaller rural centers like Draketown, Mount Zion, and Esom Hill are clearly identified, alongside landmarks like Pinewood Church, offering a detailed view of the settlement patterns and local transit networks before the turn of the century.