1956 Map of Fort Valley

About this map

Fort Valley serves as the bustling hub of this mid-century Georgia landscape, where the Central of Georgia, Southern, and Georgia railroads converge at the town center. The map reveals a dense network of rural life, anchored by small settlements like Byron, Powersville, and Knoxville. Agricultural and early industrial patterns are evident in landmarks like Taylors Mill on Mossy Creek and the Sand Pits near Gaillard. Numerous country churches and schools, such as Lizzie Chapel, Mt Zion Ch, and the Mathews Sch, indicate the social fabric of Peach and Crawford counties during this era. Public infrastructure is well-defined, ranging from the County Hospital in the county seat to the Radio Station (WFPM) located just outside the city limits. The terrain is marked by distinctive local landmarks like Society Hill and the recreational grounds of Camp Benjamin Hawkins.