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1955 Map of Buena Vista

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Buena Vista
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Buena Vista serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey of Marion County, Georgia, showing the town's position at the intersection of local routes and the Central of Georgia railroad. The surrounding landscape is characterized by a dense network of creeks, including the southward-flowing Kinchafoonee Creek and Lanahassee Creek, which carve through the terrain. Agricultural and social hubs are clearly marked by numerous rural sanctuaries such as Poplar Springs Ch, Browns Chapel, and Haile Chapel, reflecting a deeply rooted community structure.

Evidence of the local economy and land use is visible in the presence of the County Prison Farm and the Peacock Ditch drainage system. Smaller, potentially vanished settlements like Zellobee, Berginville, and Pineville appear along the rail line and backroads, offering vital clues for genealogists tracking family movements across the Georgia coastal plain. The 1973 revisions highlight subtle shifts in infrastructure, such as the Landing Field and several small lakes, while maintaining the foundational 1950s cultural data.