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2011 Map of Villa Rica

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Villa Rica serves as the primary hub of this north Georgia landscape, where a history of resource extraction is evident in the presence of the Chambers Mine, Jones Mine, and Hart Mine. The map reveals a complex network of small settlements and crossroads such as Ithaca, Five Points, and Sand Hill, which persist alongside newer developments like Flying S Ranchettes. These community nodes are often anchored by local heritage sites, including the Old Carrollton Cemetery and Macedonia Cemetery.

Water management is a defining characteristic of the terrain, with numerous dams and reservoirs like the Villa Rica Water Works Lake Dam and the Little Tallapoosa Structure 31 Dam regulating the flow of the Little Tallapoosa River and Dog River. The landscape also supports local aviation via the Hickory Level Airfield and Diamond R Ranch Airport, reflecting the area's transition into a more modern residential and light industrial corridor while maintaining its genealogical and industrial roots.