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1964 Map of Hilyer

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Hilyer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Smiths Mill and the crossroads at Andersons Corner anchor this Troup County landscape, which transitions from early 1960s rural patterns to mid-1980s updates. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage, where Flat Shoal Creek and Polecat Creek converge, shaping the placement of early settlements and roads. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad cuts across the northern half, passing through Hilyer and near Big Springs, highlighting the importance of rail transport to the local economy.

Social and educational life is well-documented through numerous country churches and schools, such as Frost School and Rosemont Sch. Genealogy researchers can find many family-named cemeteries, including Rakestraw Cem, McGee Cem, and Sledge Cem. The inclusion of a Boy Scout Camp and several community centers provides insight into the mid-century social infrastructure of these small Georgia communities.