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1971 Map of Waverly

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Waverly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Central of Georgia railroad cuts through the northern landscape of this 1971 study, connecting the settlements of Waverly and Gold Hill. This rural corner of Alabama, where Chambers, Lee, and Tallapoosa counties converge, is defined by its small crossroads communities and family-named landmarks. The terrain is deeply etched by a network of waterways, including Sandy Creek, Loblackee Creek, and Sougahatchee Creek, which dictate the placement of local roads and farmsteads.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of rural landmarks, such as Macedonia Ch, Allens Chapel, and Mt Sinai Ch. Distinct burial grounds like Canaan Cem and Rowells Cem appear alongside several smaller unnamed cemeteries, marking the community centers of the era. Settlement patterns are concentrated at junction points like Middle Brooks Crossroads and Rowells Crossroads, providing a clear view of the social geography before significant modern expansion toward Auburn.