1971 Map of Fickling Mill

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Fickling Mill sits at the junction of several rural roads in this early 1970s survey, marking a localized hub within a landscape defined by the winding course of the Flint River. The waterway serves as a natural boundary between Upson, Taylor, and Crawford Counties, joined by significant tributaries like Auchumpkee Creek and Patsiliga Creek. This era of the Georgia Piedmont is captured through its dense network of rural spiritual and community centers, with several congregations such as Olive Grove Ch and Damascus Ch dotting the terrain. The presence of numerous small family or community burial grounds, including the Harris Cem and Midway Cem, provides essential points of reference for genealogists. To the south, Lake Mary and a nearby Campground suggest the area's transition into recreational use during this period, while a Lookout Tower stands as a sentinel over the heavily wooded creek bottoms.