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1922 Map of Harlem

Name: 1922 Topographic Map of Harlem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Thomson and Harlem anchor this agricultural landscape in the early 20th century, serving as key hubs along the Georgia Railroad. The map reveals a dense network of rural community centers, with numerous schools and churches such as Marshall School, Fairmont School, and Iron Hill Church dotting the countryside. This era shows a society still deeply connected to its local waterways for industry and transit, evidenced by the presence of Hobbs Mill, Arrington Mill, and Burch Mill along the region's creeks.

Industrial activity and local commerce are further marked by several named crossings and small settlements like Bonesville, Dearing, and Sawdust. The cartography details the transition from McDuffie County into surrounding Warren, Jefferson, and Columbia counties, following the winding course of Brier Creek and Little Brier Creek. Of particular interest to genealogists are the many family-named landmarks and local institutions, including Reedy Creek Church and Lula Grove School, which defined the social fabric of the Georgia interior during this period.