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1959 Map of Carnesville

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Carnesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Carnesville serves as the focal point of this Northeast Georgia survey, which records the rural landscape between the 1950s and mid-1980s. The topography is defined by the bifurcating paths of the Middle Fork Broad River and the North Fork Broad River, which carve deep contours through Franklin County. Educational and spiritual life is anchored by institutions like Emmanuel College and several country churches including Liberty Ch, Gaines Chapel, and Zidon Ch.

Public recreation and natural landmarks are prominent, notably the Victoria Bryant State Park and its accompanying Golf Course. The survey also highlights various local water features such as Starr Bridge Lake and Stephens Creek, alongside vital utility and fire infrastructure like the Liberty Lookout Tower. The settlement pattern follows old ridge roads connecting Franklin Springs, Royston, and Sandy Cross, revealing the transition from a traditional agrarian economy toward modern residential and recreational land use.