1956 Map of Bona

About this map

The Little Sac River valley defines the character of this Dade County landscape, which underwent significant change between the original 1950s survey and the early 1980s updates. The most striking transformation is the expansion of Stockton Lake, which submerged portions of the river valley and its tributary systems, including Maze Creek and Mutton Creek. This map documents the area during a period of transition from traditional valley farming toward a landscape oriented around the reservoir. The small settlement of Masters sits near the northern reaches of the lake, while the terrain is dissected by numerous family-named waterways such as Hartley Branch and Adams Branch. The inclusion of Big Tunnel Bluff Branch highlights the distinct local topography that once overlooked the free-flowing river before the reservoir's waters rose.