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1964 Map of Kelleytown

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Kelleytown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The South River meanders across this rural landscape, forming the natural border between Rockdale, Henry, and Newton counties. In the early 1960s, this area remained largely pastoral, characterized by family farms and significant religious landmarks such as the Monastery of the Holy Ghost and the historic Kelley Chapel near Kelleytown. The presence of numerous family burial grounds, including the Gleaton Cem, Albert Cem, and Bonner Cem, suggests a deeply rooted community structure with generations of local history tied to specific land tracts.

Transportation is defined by a network of local thoroughfares like Oglesby Bridge Road and Brown Bridge Road, which cross the river at key points such as Peachstone Shoals. Small rural clusters like Magnet and Oak Hill serve as local hubs, while the landscape is dotted with smaller water features like Cowan Lake and Crumbley Lake. The survey also captures civic institutions such as the Childrens Home and the seasonal Camp Smyrna, reflecting the area's mid-century social character.