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1963 Map of Avalon

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Avalon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Hartwell Lake dominates the landscape at the meeting point of Georgia and South Carolina, where the Tugaloo River and Chauga River converge. The creation of the reservoir transformed this region, submerging former riverbanks and creating the complex shoreline seen here. Along the southern corridor, the Southern Railway links established communities like Avalon and Eastanollee, providing a glimpse into the transportation network that historically supported these rural settlements.

Genealogists will find a high density of country churches and associated burial grounds, such as Mt Tabor Ch, Confidence Cem, and Chauga Ch. Former centers of local life like Old Madison and the Oak Hill Sch remain visible in the topography, while landmarks such as Silver Shoals and Red Bluff define the natural river terrain. The map reflects a mid-century transition as recreational water bodies like Whispering Pines Lake and Margiebell Lake appear alongside traditional family-named landmarks.