1963 Map of Avalon

About this map

Hartwell Reservoir dominates the landscape along the South Carolina and Georgia border, its rising waters reshaping the confluence of the Tugaloo River and Chauga River. The survey captures this transitional era for the region, where older riverfront landmarks like Mullins Ford and local crossings meet the expanding shoreline of the reservoir. To the south, the settlement of Avalon is situated along the Southern railroad line, serving as a hub for a rural landscape dotted with numerous country churches and schools. Local community life is evidenced by Tugaloo Ch, St Marks Ch, and the Eastanollee Sch. This detailed topography traces the complex network of creeks, including Little Eastanollee Creek and Gum Log Creek, that define the terrain as it rises toward the Chattahoochee National Forest to the northwest.