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1972 Map of Aonia

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Aonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Graves Mtn and the industrial activity of a northern Strip Mine stand in contrast to the quiet waters of Clark Hill Lake in this early 1970s landscape. Located at the intersection of Wilkes, Lincoln, and McDuffie counties, the area is defined by the winding course of the Little River and numerous creek systems like Lloyd Creek and Upton Creek. Small communities such as Aonia, Oak Grove, and Adasburg serve as local anchors, connected by a network of rural roads including Highway 378.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of rural landmarks, specifically the numerous churches and cemeteries that dot the countryside. Sites like Heards Chapel, Pierces Chapel, and the Burdette Cem provide essential touchpoints for family history research. Along the southern shoreline, the establishment of Holliday Park indicates the growing recreational importance of the reservoir during this era, while a Tailings Pond near the mountain reflects the ongoing mineral extraction history of the region.