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1964 Map of Dames Ferry

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Dames Ferry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Ocmulgee River defines the western edge of this 1960s landscape, serving as the border between Jones and Monroe counties. Historically known for its river crossings, the area around Dames Ferry features the Southern railroad line hugging the riverbank. Much of the terrain is dedicated to the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge and the Oconee National Forest, where a network of forest and refuge headquarters manages the heavily wooded ridges and creek bottoms.

Settlement patterns are concentrated at small junctions like Five Points, located near the Five Points Lookout Tower. Local history is preserved through scattered landmarks such as New Hope Ch, Zion Hill Ch, and the Little Rock Cem. The hydrology is defined by numerous family-named water bodies including Hodges Lake, Pippins Lake, and Allison Lake, which feed into the intricate drainage system of Falling Creek and Hurricane Creek.