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1969 Map of Wadley North

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Wadley North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Tallapoosa River carves a winding path through this corner of Randolph County, dictating the development of rural settlements and transport routes. Near the southern bend, Wadley serves as a local hub, anchored by the campus of Southern Union State College and the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad which follows the river's western bank. Further north, the settlement of Malone sits near significant Claypits, suggesting the importance of local mineral extraction in this era.

Local life is marked by numerous country churches and family burial grounds, including Forester Chapel, Bethlehem Ch, and Knight Cem. The landscape is deeply dissected by curiously named drainages such as No Business Creek and Hurricane Creek, while landmarks like Oak Mtn and Swan Hill provide distinct vertical relief. This survey captures the transition from traditional river-valley farming toward more modern infrastructure, visible in the presence of Pipelines and a Radio Tower.