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1964 Map of Alexander

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Alexander
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The winding course of Brier Creek anchors this mid-century survey of Burke County, where river landings and country churches define the rural landscape. Settled communities like Alexander and Telfairville are surrounded by a dense network of family-named landmarks and cemeteries, reflecting deep genealogical roots in the Georgia backcountry. The terrain is marked by numerous water bodies, from Telfair Pond in the north to the swampy reaches of Chickasaw Branch and Peters Branch feeding the central creek system.

Industrial activity is visible in several Claypit sites scattered near Thompsons Bridge Road, while spiritual life is centered at Botsford Ch and Jobs Spring Ch. Names like Sims Landing and Bells Landing suggest the historical importance of the creek for local transit and commerce. Researchers can also locate numerous family burial grounds, including the Wimberly Cem, Mallard Cem, and Hickman Cem, many of which remain key landmarks for local history.