1972 Map of Bowman

About this map

The Broad River winds through the southern portion of this landscape, serving as the physical boundary between Elbert and Madison counties. In the early 1970s, the area's rural character was defined by a network of country churches and small settlements connected by the Southern railroad line. The town of Bowman serves as the primary hub, with industrial infrastructure like a Pumping Sta and Sewage Disposal Ponds reflecting the localized development of the era. Further west, the settlement of Vanna is marked by Vanna Chapel and proximity to the indefinite boundary of Hart County. Numerous small watercourses, including Mill Shoal Creek and Butler Creek, carve through the terrain, each dotted with community landmarks like Mill Shoal Ch and Pleasant Grove Ch that anchor the local genealogy of this Georgia Piedmont region.