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2024 Map of Wax

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Wax
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Etowah River carves a winding path through this corner of Northwest Georgia, defining the landscape between the outskirts of Rome and the smaller settlement of Wax. This survey documents a rural environment where water and elevation dictate the layout of roads and homesteads. Named river crossings like Freeman Ferry, Bass Ferry, and Eves Ferry highlight the historical importance of the river for transport and local connectivity, even as modern roads like Chulio Rd SE have replaced them.

Elevated terrain including Yellow Jacket Mtn and Mullinax Mtn provides a backdrop for numerous family-centered landmarks. The map is particularly rich in genealogical data, showing a dense distribution of small burial grounds such as Adams-Snowden Family Cem and the Spring Creek Cem. Lower-lying areas feature distinct hydrological elements like the Macedonia Slough and Padgetts Lake, which emphasize the valley’s complex drainage patterns.