1973 Map of Bancroft, 1975 Print
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1973 Map of Bancroft

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The boundary between Early and Calhoun County defines this rural landscape, where the Central Of Georgia Railroad railroad cuts through the small settlement of Bancroft. In the early 1970s, this area remained largely agricultural, supported by a network of drainage systems including Spring Creek and Dry Creek. The landscape is dotted with several Quarries that speak to the local extractive industry of the era, contrasting with the longstanding spiritual and social centers of the community. Among these are Christ Missionary Ch and Rosinwick Ch, the latter situated near Rosinwick Cem. The presence of Lime Branch and Perry Creek further illustrates the well-watered character of this Southwest Georgia terrain, providing a look at a rail-oriented rural economy before modern interstate development altered regional transit patterns.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1973
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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