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2011 Map of Wetumpka

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Coosa River anchors this study of Elmore County, defining the geography of Wetumpka and its outlying communities. The river’s descent is marked by numerous navigational hazards, including Grays Island Shoal, Moccasin Shoals, and the Corn Creek Shoals, which contrast with the modern infrastructure of the Bibb Graves Bridge. This transition from the white-water shoals to the managed flow near Wetumpka Falls illustrates the enduring importance of the river to the local economy and urban development.

Away from the riverbanks, the map reveals a network of small settlements such as Wallsboro, Tarwater, and Harrogate Springs. Local genealogy and land use are well-documented through the presence of the Wetumpka City Cemetery, Batchler Cemetery, and the Elmore County Experimental Farm. To the southeast, the landscape rises toward Bald Knob and the Redland Fire Tower, while water management is highlighted by the Fitzpatrick Dam and Crommelin Lake Dam.