1971 Map of Ideal South

About this map

The boundary between Macon County and Schley County divides this rural landscape, which is defined by an extensive network of waterways and small community centers. Early 1970s land use is centered around the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and the crossroads at Ideal and Fountainville. The terrain is deeply carved by Buck Creek, Sand Creek, and Whitewater Creek, creating a complex topography that historically dictated the placement of homesteads and houses of worship. Numerous small churches serve the area, including Shady Grove Ch, Travel Home Ch, and Davis Chapel. Near the southeastern corner, the English Millpond and its adjacent English Cem reflect the localized industries and family legacies that shaped this portion of Central Georgia during the post-war era.