Old Maps of Putnam County, Georgia for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Putnam County with 72 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Putnam County has changed over the decades.


Putnam County, GA maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Athens, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Athens, 1966 Print
    1953 Athens
    1966 Print · USGS
    Georgia's Piedmont and Savannah River borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey of the region surrounding Athens and Augusta. Trace the rail-and-river economy through the Georgia RR and landmarks like the Fort Gordon Military Reservation.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Athens
    1958 Map of Athens
    1958 Athens
    1958 Print · USGS
    North-central Georgia and the Savannah River valley are captured in the late fifties, showing the region as the new reservoirs were filling. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Georgia RR and locate rural landmarks such as Social Circle, Graves Mountain, and the Fort Gordon Military Reservation.

  3. 1959 Map of Athens
    1959 Map of Athens
    1959 Athens
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northeast Georgia and the South Carolina borderlands appear here in the mid-fifties, during a decade of infrastructure growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river geography of towns like Social Circle, the sprawl of Fort Gordon Military Reservation, and the newly formed Clark Hill Reservoir.

  4. 1963 Map of Athens
    1963 Map of Athens
    1963 Athens
    1963 Print · USGS
    Georgia's Piedmont and the Savannah River valley are captured in the early sixties as major reservoirs and military installations reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the development of Clark Hill Reservoir, locate the Fort Gordon Military Reservation, and find historic towns like Social Circle and Eatonton.

  5. 1964 Map of Stanfordville, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Stanfordville, 1965 Print
    1964 Stanfordville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Jasper and Putnam counties are seen here in the mid-1960s, a time when the forestry and recreation of the Piedmont defined local life. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through Mt Carmel Ch, Goolsby, and the Union Hill Ch Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1972 Map of Liberty, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Liberty, 1974 Print
    1972 Liberty
    1974 Print · USGS
    Greene County is depicted in the early seventies as a landscape of deep river bends and rural church communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of Richland Creek and locate family landmarks such as Liberty Chapel, Flat Rock Ch, and Lawrence Center.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1972 Map of Meda, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Meda, 1974 Print
    1972 Meda
    1974 Print · USGS
    Putnam County in the early seventies was a landscape of small settlements and rural congregations connected by the Central of Georgia railroad. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Philadelphia Ch, Wesley Chapel, and the Lookout Tower near Meda.

  8. 1972 Map of Eatonton, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Eatonton, 1974 Print
    1972 Eatonton
    1974 Print · USGS
    Eatonton and the surrounding Putnam County countryside are captured here in the early 1970s, as the railroad still influenced the local economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hunts Chapel Cem, Mount Gilead Ch, and the small settlement of Imperial.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1972 Map of Shady Dale, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Shady Dale, 1974 Print
    1972 Shady Dale
    1974 Print · USGS
    Jasper and Morgan County crossroads are preserved here during the early seventies, centered on the rail-based growth of Shady Dale and Machen. Researchers can trace old family sites and local landmarks like Pleasant Grove Ch and the Central of Georgia rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1972 Map of Smithboro, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Smithboro, 1974 Print
    1972 Smithboro
    1974 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Jasper and Putnam Counties in the 1970s is defined by the dense woods of the Oconee National Forest. Researchers can trace old transportation routes and local landmarks including Reids Chapel, the Central of Georgia rail line, and the namesake settlement of Smithboro.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1972 Map of Harmony, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Harmony, 1974 Print
    1972 Harmony
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Putnam County Piedmont is captured here in the early seventies, as the Oconee National Forest and Oconee River frame rural life. Genealogists can trace family roots at Lone Oak Ch, Ward Chapel, and several scattered cemeteries.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1972 Map of Rock Eagle Lake, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Rock Eagle Lake, 1974 Print
    1972 Rock Eagle Lake
    1974 Print · USGS
    Putnam and Morgan counties in the early seventies reveal a mix of public forest and deep-rooted rural communities. Researchers can trace land tracts near Reids Crossroads, locate the Rock Eagle Monument, and find rural churches like Springfield Ch.

  13. 1972 Map of Lake Sinclair West, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Lake Sinclair West, 1975 Print
    1972 Lake Sinclair West
    1975 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Oconee and Little Rivers in the early seventies shows a landscape transformed by power generation and lakeside growth. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Rooty Creek Ch, the Central of Georgia rail line, and the John Milledge Academy.

  14. 1972 Map of Rockville, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Rockville, 1975 Print
    1972 Rockville
    1975 Print · USGS
    Putnam County's rural character is on full display in the early seventies as the waters of Lake Sinclair reach into the wooded hills. Genealogists can trace family roots through several local landmarks like St Pauls Ch, Jenkins Grove Chapel, and the Rockville settlement.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1978 Map of Resseaus Crossroads
    1978 Map of Resseaus Crossroads
    1978 Resseaus Crossroads
    1978 Print · USGS
    Putnam and Jones counties appear here in the late seventies as the recreation-driven economy of the reservoir began to shape the landscape. Researchers can trace old family sites near Resseaus Crossroads, Pierce Chapel Ch, and the shores of Lake Sinclair.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1981 Map of Milledgeville
    1981 Map of Milledgeville
    1981 Milledgeville
    1981 Print · USGS
    Middle Georgia in the early eighties shows a landscape shaped by major reservoirs and deep forests. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Southern and Central of Georgia through towns like Monticello and Eatonton.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1988 Map of Athens
    1988 Map of Athens
    1988 Athens
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Georgia Piedmont and South Carolina borderlands appear in the late eighties as a landscape of vast reservoirs and growing towns. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Georgia RR connecting Athens and Augusta, or locate landmarks within Oconee National Forest.

  18. 2011 Map of Stanfordville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Stanfordville, 2011 Print
    2011 Stanfordville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Putnam County, including Union Hill, Stanfordville, and other nearby areas

  19. 2011 Map of Liberty, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Liberty, 2011 Print
    2011 Liberty
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Putnam County, including Liberty, Lake Oconee, and other nearby areas

  20. 2011 Map of Eatonton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Eatonton, 2011 Print
    2011 Eatonton
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Putnam County, including Eatonton, Linchburg, and other nearby areas

  21. 2011 Map of Rock Eagle Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Rock Eagle Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Rock Eagle Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Putnam County, including Reids Crossroads, Godfrey, and other nearby areas

  22. 2011 Map of Lake Sinclair West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lake Sinclair West, 2011 Print
    2011 Lake Sinclair West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Putnam County, including Milledgeville, Flat Rock, and other nearby areas

  23. 2011 Map of Harmony, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Harmony, 2011 Print
    2011 Harmony
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Putnam County, including Harmony, Turnwold, and other nearby areas

  24. 2011 Map of Resseaus Crossroads, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Resseaus Crossroads, 2011 Print
    2011 Resseaus Crossroads
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Putnam County, including Ethridge, Resseaus Crossroads, and other nearby areas

  25. 2011 Map of Shady Dale, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Shady Dale, 2011 Print
    2011 Shady Dale
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Putnam County, including Shady Dale, Machen, and other nearby areas

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