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1964 Map of Kelleytown

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Kelleytown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The South River and its meandering tributaries, including Honey Creek, carve through the rolling landscape of the Georgia Piedmont, marking the boundaries between Rockdale, Henry, and Newton counties. In the mid-1960s, this area remained largely rural, anchored by small settlements like Kelleytown and Magnet. A significant spiritual landmark, the Monastery of the Holy Ghost, occupies a prominent position near the center of the sheet, reflecting the unique cultural character of the region.

Genealogists can trace numerous family-named landmarks and resting places, such as Thompson Cem, Gleaton Cem, and Whitaker Cem. The infrastructure of the time is visible in the network of unpaved and medium-duty roads, including Oglesby Bridge Road and Kelleytown Road, which connect rural congregations like Honey Creek Ch and Kelley Chapel. The presence of the Childrens Home and Camp Smyrna further highlights the community-focused development of the era.