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1971 Map of Celeste

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Celeste
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Celeste and the northern outskirts of Washington anchor this 1971 survey of Wilkes County, Georgia. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of numerous creeks, including Beaverdam Creek and Clark Creek, which carve through the terrain and dictate the placement of rural settlements. This era shows a community in transition, where the historical Old Railroad Grade and long-standing landmarks like Jacksons Store coexist with the Washington-Wilkes Co Airport.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high density of rural religious centers, such as Hilliard Station Ch, Victory Ch, and Twin Oaks Ch, many with associated cemeteries. These points, along with crossroads communities like Linesville and New Town, provide a clear picture of the social and agricultural geography of the Georgia Piedmont before modern suburban expansion significantly altered the rural character of the county.