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1906 Map of Crawfordville

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

USGS Topo · Published 1906

About this map

The Kettle Creek Battlefield sits at the heart of this survey, marking a significant Revolutionary War site within a landscape of early 20th-century agriculture and industry. The Broad River and Little River define the region's transport network, with numerous historical crossings such as Fishdam Ferry, Bakers Ferry, and Anthony Ferry serving the rural communities of Wilkes and Taliaferro counties. Small post offices and crossroads like Triplett P.O. and Graball illustrate the dense network of early Georgia settlements before modern infrastructure bypassed many local hubs.

Industrial activity is evidenced by the Columbia Mines and Tatham Mines near the eastern border, while the Georgia RR cuts through the south near Crawfordville. Topographic features like Fairy Ridge and Stony Ridge break the terrain, which is further shaped by numerous creek systems feeding the primary river basins. The map captures a moment when mills such as Amos Mill were still prominent local landmarks in the rural economy.