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1906 Map of Crawfordville

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Crawfordville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

Washington stands as a central hub in this survey, anchoring a network of early 20th-century Georgia settlements connected by the Georgia Railroad. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Broad River and the Savannah River at the northeast corner, where small communities like Graball and Chennault once thrived. This era reflects a transition between agrarian life and industrial extraction, evidenced by the numerous gold and mineral operations scattered across the terrain.

Mineral wealth is a prominent theme, with the Columbia Mines and Latham Mines located near the Little River, while the Fairy Ridge Mine and Stony Ridge Mine occupy higher ground to the west. Local industry is further marked by processing sites such as Amos Mill and Anderson Mill. Genealogists can trace the footprint of family-named locations like Mallorysville, Wrightsboro, and Anthony Crossroads, providing a clear view of the rural social structure before modern development altered these Piedmont communities.