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1955 Map of Glen Alta

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Glen Alta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Fort Benning Military Reservation occupies a significant portion of this mid-century landscape, its boundary cutting across the wooded hills and creek valleys of Georgia's Chattahoochee and Marion counties. A complex rail network defines the local transport patterns, with the Central of Georgia and the Seaboard Air Line railroads intersecting the terrain. These rail corridors link rural hubs like Glen Alta and Christopher, providing vital connections for the surrounding agricultural and military communities.

Deeply etched drainage systems like Ochillee Creek and Hichitee Creek dictate the placement of small community centers and landmarks. Local history is anchored by several country churches, including Zion Hills Ch and Liberty Hill Ch, alongside the St Mathews Sch. From the high point of the Chattahoochee Lookout Tower, the map reveals a mosaic of ridges like Bush Hill and numerous water features such as Gordy Pond and Schley Pond.