1966 Map of Benedict

About this map

Cedartown margins and the small settlement of Benedict anchor the northern reaches of this landscape where the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and Potash Road traverse the valley. The topography is defined by the high ridges of Treat Mountain and Dugdown Mountain, creating a natural barrier that separates northern settlements from the southern drainage into Big Creek. This mid-century survey captures a transition in land use, showing established community markers like Macedonia Cem and Cleveland Chapel alongside modern infrastructure like the Johnson Lake landing strip and multiple industrial pipelines. The map reveals a network of small rural outposts such as Akes, Esom, and Caseyville, each connected by winding roads that follow the contours of Pumpkin Pile Creek and Mc Curry Creek.