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1956 Map of Birmingham

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

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The rural community of Birmingham sits at the intersection of several historic road networks in the mid-1950s, serving as a hub for the surrounding upland landscape. This survey documents a social fabric defined by country churches and schools, such as Boiling Spring Ch, Arbor Hill Ch, and the Union Hill Sch. The landscape is characterized by its agricultural character and the winding courses of Little River and Chicken Creek, which drain the rolling terrain between the county lines of Cherokee, Forsyth, and Fulton.

A notable cultural landmark is the Holbrook Campground near Holbrook, reflecting the area's long-standing tradition of religious gatherings. Small, family-centric settlements like Lathemtown, Orange, and Free Home are connected by a web of named dirt and light-duty roads, including Collett Road and Campground Road. The map also captures several family-named landmarks like Smith Cem and Stevens, providing essential data for genealogists tracing ancestors in this corner of North Georgia.