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1956 Map of Baconton

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Baconton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Flint River carves a winding path through the heart of this southwest Georgia landscape, defining the borders between Baker, Dougherty, and Mitchell counties. This mid-century survey captures a network of rural communities and rail lines, including the Atlantic Coast Line and the Georgia Northern railroad. Small towns like Baconton and Sale City serve as local hubs, while the map reveals an extensive system of country churches and family burial grounds that anchor the rural social fabric.

Fascinating local place names such as Noahs Ark Ch, Beautiful Light Ch, and the unusual terrain of Oaky Sinks provide a rich layer for local history research. The presence of features like Hard Up Cem and Blue Springs suggests a landscape deeply tied to its specific geography and local folk nomenclature. Major thoroughfares, including the Georgia Memorial Highway, demonstrate the infrastructure connecting these agricultural settlements in the mid-1950s.