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1958 Map of Elberton

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Elberton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Elberton serves as the industrial and transport hub of Elbert County in the late 1950s, defined by its extensive granite quarrying operations and the convergence of the Southern and Seaboard Air Line railroads. The town center is densely detailed, featuring landmark structures such as the Silk Mills, a Hospital, and the Radio Tower (WSGC). Surrounding the municipality, numerous rural communities like Hard Cash, Dewy Rose, and Fortsonia are anchored by local institutions including Stinchcomb School and Liberty Church.

The landscape is deeply etched by the Broad River and its many tributaries like Falling Creek, Beaverdam Creek, and Dove Creek. This hydrography supported early industry, evidenced by the Elberton Powerplant and the proliferation of quarries scattered throughout the quadrangle. The map captures a transition period where traditional agricultural settlements and country churches, such as Hulme Chapel and Antioch Church, coexist with emerging post-war infrastructure like the Drive-in Theater and Elberton Country Club.