1964 Map of Apple Valley

About this map

The North Oconee River and its many tributaries, including Candler Creek and Gravelly Creek, define the landscape of Jackson County in the mid-1960s. This survey captures a rural landscape where small community centers like Maysville, Dry Pond, and Apple Valley are connected by a network of winding country roads and the Southern railway line. Local life is anchored by numerous rural congregations such as Hurricane Grove Ch and Oconee Ch, alongside family landmarks like the Bennett Cem and Riverside Cem. Cultural infrastructure of the era is evident in the presence of the County Airport and a nearby Drag Strip, contrasting with the institutional footprint of the County Prison further south. The map reflects a period of established agricultural settlement just before modern expansion began to alter the character of these small Georgia communities.