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1973 Map of Gordon

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Gordon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Gordon serves as a significant rail and industrial hub in the mid-1970s, where the Central of Georgia railroad intersects with extensive clay extraction operations. The landscape is defined by its industrial footprint, including a claypit near Stevens Pottery and a substantial tailings pond south of the main settlement. These features highlight the importance of kaolin and clay mining to the local economy during this era.

Water systems like Lake Tchutolako, with its notable spillway, and Commissioner Creek drain the surrounding woodlands. Rural life is anchored by a dense network of country churches, including Emmanuel Ch, Smith Chapel, and Mitchell Zion Ch. The convergence of Baldwin and Wilkinson counties creates a complex boundary map, documenting the residential growth of Ivey and the scattered homes along Kennington Road.