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1950 Map of Gough

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Gough
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Agricultural life in central Georgia is defined by a dense network of family landmarks and rural institutions scattered across the landscape. The settlement of Gough serves as a local hub, situated where the Georgia and Florida railroad line passes near the Gough Family Cemetery. To the west, Vidette marks another concentration of activity, while the small community of Drone sits further east, anchored by the L D Hill School.

The landscape is heavily marked by heritage sites, including the Smith Family Cemetery and the Sheppard Place Cemetery, reflecting a deep genealogical history of family-owned land. Small churches and social halls like Noah's Ark Church and the Joan Society Hall and Cemetery suggest a community structure built around local congregations and societies. This area is drained by numerous waterways, such as Buckhead Creek and Rocky Creek, which navigate a terrain dotted with dozens of small windmills used for local water management.