1950s Maps of Franklin County, Georgia

Explore 6 historic maps of Franklin County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Franklin County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Franklin County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Franklin County, GA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Greenville, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Greenville, 1965 Print
    1954 Greenville
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Upstate and Northeast Georgia are captured here during a decade of massive transformation as new reservoirs reshaped the Piedmont. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail over Brasstown Bald or locate old community centers like Demorest, Westminster, and Royston.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Greenville
    1958 Map of Greenville
    1958 Greenville
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont and Blue Ridge foothills come alive in this mid-century survey of the Upstate and Northeast Georgia. Trace the regional rail-and-river economy through the Southern Railway corridors and early reservoir developments like Lake Sidney Lanier.

  3. 1958 Map of Danielsville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Danielsville, 1959 Print
    1958 Danielsville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northeast Georgia at the end of the fifties reveals a landscape defined by the Broad River and a dense network of rural parish life. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Harrison Sch, Masons Mill, and Vanna Chapel.

  4. 1959 Map of Carnesville, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Carnesville, 1961 Print
    1959 Carnesville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Franklin County in the late fifties shows a rural landscape defined by its river forks and tight-knit communities. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Emmanuel College, Liberty Ch, and the crossroads at Sandy Cross.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1959 Map of Lavonia, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Lavonia, 1961 Print
    1959 Lavonia
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northeast Georgia stands at the edge of a major geographic shift in the late fifties as the Tugaloo River valley prepares for inundation. Researchers can trace the original rail lines of the Southern Railway and locate local landmarks like Parkertown Mill and Willis Chapel before the waters of Hartwell Reservoir rose.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1959 Map of Royston, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Royston, 1961 Print
    1959 Royston
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northeast Georgia in the late fifties is captured here at the meeting point of three counties during a time of steady rural growth. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, from Rose Hill Cem and Redwine Ch to the crossroads at Goldmine.
    2 unique versions available

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