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1951 Map of Georgia

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Georgia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor anchors the northern half of this landscape, passing through the small communities of Georgia and Moorestown. This 1951 survey reveals a rural landscape deeply defined by its complex topography and social institutions, with family-named ridges like Bozier Ridge and Toliver Ridge separating numerous hollows. The transition from Lawrence County into Orange County is marked by a high density of rural spiritual and educational landmarks, including Bonds Chapel, Spice Valley Ch, and the Hindostan Sch.

One of the more unique features of this area is the Lost River, which snakes through the southern portion of the quadrangle near Orangeville. The presence of the Bryantsville Lookout Tower and the Silent Brook Landing Field indicates a mix of resource management and early aviation infrastructure amidst the agricultural and timbered hills. For genealogists, the map is a detailed record of local burial sites, such as the Odd Fellows Cem and Isom Cem.