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1958 Map of Elberton

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Elberton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The granite-rich landscape surrounding Elberton is meticulously documented in this late 1950s survey, revealing a region defined by its industry and transit networks. Numerous quarries dot the terrain, particularly around the city center and the Silk Mills, indicating the area's economic backbone. The intersection of the Southern Railway and the Seaboard Air Line facilitated the movement of goods and people through rural hubs like Dewy Rose and Oglesby.

Beyond the industrial core, the map preserves a dense network of rural social centers. Small communities are anchored by institutions such as Liberty Ch, Stinchcomb Ch, and Maple Spring Sch. The southern boundary is traced by the winding Broad River, where the terrain transitions toward the Madison and Oglethorpe County lines. This snapshot captures the county seat just as modern infrastructure like the Elberton Reservoir and Drive-in Theater began to appear alongside long-established settlements like Ruckersville.