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1956 Map of Cochran

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Cochran
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Middle Georgia College sits at the heart of the city of Cochran, serving as a central hub for this portion of Bleckley County during the mid-1950s. The Southern railroad line anchors the local economy, connecting several timber and agricultural settlements such as Empire, Roddy, and Gresston. To the southwest, the Ocmulgee River creates a natural boundary, with the historic community of Hartford and the city of Hawkinsville positioned along its eastern and western banks.

Rural life in the mid-century is marked by a dense network of country schools and churches, including Wimberly Sch, St Paul Sch, and Lizzie Bloomer Ch. The landscape is intricately carved by numerous waterways like Evergreen Creek and Limestone Creek, which influenced the placement of early homesteads and cemeteries. From the Cochran Airport to the Radio Tower (WCEH) in Hawkinsville, the map documents the infrastructure supporting this Middle Georgia region at a time when small-town rail commerce remained vital.