1950 Map of Kellys Pond

About this map

Ellis Plantation and the small crossroads settlement of Vidette anchor this mid-century portrait of the Georgia landscape along the Jefferson-Burke county line. The topography is defined by the slow drainage of Big Creek and Schaffer Creek, which feed into local landmarks like Kellys Pond and the Greener Mill Pond. This era of rural development is marked by a dense network of combined institutions such as Spring Bethel Church and School and Williams Grove Church and School, highlighting the central role of these shared spaces in Georgia's agricultural communities. Genealogists will find particular value in the numerous family-named landmarks and burial grounds, including the Ponder Family Cemetery, Boatwright Cemetery, and Melton Place Cemetery, which offer a clear record of the families established across these coastal plain farmsteads.