Old Maps of Jefferson, Georgia for Metal Detecting

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Jefferson, GA maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Gainesville
    1891 Map of Gainesville
    1891 Gainesville
    1891 Print · USGS
    North Georgia in the early 1890s appears as a landscape of rail-junction towns and river-powered industry centered on Hall and Jackson Counties. Researchers can trace historic river crossings like Browns Bridge and Keiths Fy, or locate nineteenth-century landmarks such as Oconee Mills and Flowery Branch.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1964 Map of Winder North, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Winder North, 1965 Print
    1964 Winder North
    1965 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Jackson and Barrow counties come into focus in the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace family sites like Rose Hill Cem, find the Holsenbeck Sch, and locate old landmarks like the Ebenezer Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1964 Map of Pendergrass, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Pendergrass, 1965 Print
    1964 Pendergrass
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northeast Georgia in the mid-1960s was a landscape of rail-linked towns and deep-rooted rural congregations. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through several landmark churches and cemeteries, including Harmony Hall Ch, Sugar Hill Ch, and Jarrett Cem.

  6. 1964 Map of Jefferson, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Jefferson, 1965 Print
    1964 Jefferson
    1965 Print · USGS
    Jackson County in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape of established small-town centers and quiet rural crossroads connected by the SEABOARD AIR LINE. Researchers can trace old family landmarks and community anchors like Redstone Ch, Holiday Cem, and the Bryan Sch.

  7. 1964 Map of Apple Valley, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Apple Valley, 1965 Print
    1964 Apple Valley
    1965 Print · USGS
    Jackson County is shown in the mid-1960s as a landscape of river valleys and small crossroads communities. Researchers can trace family roots at Wheeler Cem or locate old community centers like Dry Pond, Thyatira, and Blackstock.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1979 Map of Commerce, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Commerce, 1980 Print
    1979 Commerce
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and South Carolina Piedmont reached a period of significant regional growth in the late seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through locations like Blackberry Church, Old Pioneer Cem, and the Gillsville Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 2011 Map of Pendergrass, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Pendergrass, 2011 Print
    2011 Pendergrass
    2011 Print · USGS
    Upper Jackson County in the early twenty-first century is defined by its rural settlements and evolving water infrastructure. Genealogists can trace local roots at Pendergrass City Cemetery, Talmo Cemetery, and the Academy Cemetery near Holders.

  10. 2011 Map of Apple Valley, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Apple Valley, 2011 Print
    2011 Apple Valley
    2011 Print · USGS
    Jackson County in the early twenty-first century retains its rural identity along the North Oconee River. Local historians can trace family roots through several landmarks including Thyatira Cemetery, Apple Valley, and the historic crossing at Woods Bridge.

  11. 2011 Map of Winder North, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Winder North, 2011 Print
    2011 Winder North
    2011 Print · USGS
    Barrow County during the early 2000s reveals a rural landscape transitioning around the Mulberry River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Lyle Cemetery, House Cemetery, and the settlement of Sells.

  12. 2011 Map of Jefferson, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Jefferson, 2011 Print
    2011 Jefferson
    2011 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and the surrounding Jackson County countryside are shown here at the start of the 2010s. Genealogists can trace family names through many rural burial sites, including Galilee Cemetery, Poplar Springs Cemetery, and the Holiday Cemetery.

  13. 2014 Map of Apple Valley, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Apple Valley, 2014 Print
    2014 Apple Valley
    2014 Print · USGS
    Jackson County during the early 2010s shows a landscape where aviation and traditional crossroads meet. Researchers can trace family heritage at Thyatira Cem or Dry Pond, and locate landmarks like the Jackson County Airport and Hurricane Shoal.

  14. 2014 Map of Winder North, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Winder North, 2014 Print
    2014 Winder North
    2014 Print · USGS
    Barrow and Jackson counties appear here in the early twenty-first century as the corridor between Winder and Braselton continues to develop. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites such as Gum Springs Cem, Lyle Cem, and Ebenezer Cem along the Mulberry River valley.

  15. 2014 Map of Pendergrass, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Pendergrass, 2014 Print
    2014 Pendergrass
    2014 Print · USGS
    Jackson County during the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape of enduring rural communities and family cemeteries. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Jefferson and Pendergrass while locating burial sites like Harmony Hall Cemetery and New Salem Cemetery.

  16. 2014 Map of Jefferson, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Jefferson, 2014 Print
    2014 Jefferson
    2014 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and the surrounding communities of Arcade and Clarksboro are shown in this modern survey of the Jackson County landscape. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Maxie Hill Cem and Holiday Cem or trace river crossings like Long Bridge.

  17. 2017 Map of Winder North, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Winder North, 2017 Print
    2017 Winder North
    2017 Print · USGS
    Barrow and Jackson counties appear in detail during this period of suburban growth around the northern limits of Winder. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Dosters Family Cem or the historic Gum Springs Baptist Cem.

  18. 2017 Map of Jefferson, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Jefferson, 2017 Print
    2017 Jefferson
    2017 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and the surrounding Jackson County countryside are shown here in the mid-2010s as the area's river valleys and road networks continued to evolve. Genealogists can trace family connections at Woodbine-Jefferson City Cem, Lebanon Cem, and Redstone Cem near the Middle Oconee River.

  19. 2017 Map of Apple Valley, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Apple Valley, 2017 Print
    2017 Apple Valley
    2017 Print · USGS
    Jackson County in the late 2010s shows a blend of growing transport hubs and quiet rural corners. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks and community centers at Thyatira Cem, Dry Pond, and Wilson Chapel Methodist Cem.

  20. 2017 Map of Pendergrass, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Pendergrass, 2017 Print
    2017 Pendergrass
    2017 Print · USGS
    Jackson County during the late twenty-teens reveals a landscape of enduring rural communities and historical church sites. Researchers can locate dozens of family and congregational landmarks, from Sugar Hill Baptist Cem to the early crossroads at Holders and Talmo.

  21. 2020 Map of Pendergrass, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Pendergrass, 2020 Print
    2020 Pendergrass
    2020 Print · USGS
    Jackson County and the Upper Piedmont are shown here in the contemporary era, centered on the growing corridor between JEFFERSON and BRASELTON. Genealogists can locate numerous local landmarks like Holly Springs Methodist Cem and the Pendergrass City Cem.

  22. 2020 Map of Winder North, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Winder North, 2020 Print
    2020 Winder North
    2020 Print · USGS
    Barrow and Jackson counties converge along the Mulberry River in this modern survey of the growing corridor between Winder and Braselton. Genealogists can trace decades of local family history through numerous rural sites like White Plains Baptist Cem, Lyle Cem, and Hancock Bridge.

  23. 2020 Map of Jefferson, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Jefferson, 2020 Print
    2020 Jefferson
    2020 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and the surrounding Jackson County countryside are shown here at the start of the 2020s, highlighting a landscape where suburban growth meets deep-rooted local history. Researchers can trace family sites at Galilee Cem, Holiday Cem, or Damron Cem, and locate crossings on the Middle Oconee River.

  24. 2020 Map of Apple Valley, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Apple Valley, 2020 Print
    2020 Apple Valley
    2020 Print · USGS
    Jackson County comes into focus in the early 21st century as a landscape of historic crossroads and river valleys. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks at Unity Christian Church Cem, Thyatira, and the Jackson County Courthouse.

  25. 2024 Map of Jefferson, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Jefferson, 2024 Print
    2024 Jefferson
    2024 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and the surrounding Jackson County countryside are shown here at a time of continued rural development and riverfront stability. Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous community burial sites like Poplar Springs Cem, Redstone Cem, and the Galilee Cem.

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