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2011 Map of Tallapoosa South

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Tallapoosa South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Tallapoosa serves as the primary hub in this Georgia-Alabama borderland, where the Tallapoosa River flows past the settlement of Hooper. The landscape is characterized by a mix of agricultural road networks and prominent terrain features such as Black Jack Mountain and High Point. Local history is deeply embedded in the land, from the Royal-Vindicator Mine near Blalock Creek to numerous established burial grounds including Riverside Cemetery, Liner Cemetery, and Edgewood Cemetery.

Water plays a central role in the geography, with East Wards Lake, Hicks Lake, and American Legion Lake providing distinct landmarks. Transport and connectivity are marked by historic crossings like Bently Bridge and the central Tallapoosa Post Office. The road system, including Old Highway 100 S, winds around the base of Tally Mountain, reflecting the area's transition from river-bottom land to more elevated peaks. This survey captures a moment when traditional rural landmarks remained clearly defined alongside modern infrastructure.