1971 Map of Crawford

About this map

Crawford and Arnoldsville serve as the primary anchors for this Oglethorpe County landscape, where the rural topography is defined by an intricate network of waterways like Big Clouds Creek and Beaverdam Creek. The map documents a traditional Georgia Piedmont settlement pattern, centered on small crossroads and farm-to-market routes such as Georgia 77. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named sites and landmarks, including Mathews Cem, Coile Grove Cem, and Clouds Creek Cem. Religious life is well-documented through numerous congregations such as Sunlight Ch, Grove Chapel Ch, and St James Ch, while the industrial and public infrastructure is noted by the Filtration Plant and the local County High Sch. This survey provides a clear look at the area's development before modern suburban expansion significantly altered the historical boundary between Clarke and Oglethorpe counties.