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1951 Map of La France

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of La France
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Seneca River winds through the heart of this Piedmont landscape, defining the boundary between Oconee and Anderson counties before reaching the Portman Dam. At the start of the 1950s, this area was characterized by a dense network of rural community centers, each anchored by a schoolhouse or church. Settlements like La France and Sandy Springs serve as focal points in the northeast, while the interior is dotted with numerous family and community landmarks such as Asbury Clark Memorial Ch and the New Light Sch.

The presence of historical crossings like Maxwell Bridge and Earles Bridge illustrates the importance of river access in this era's transportation. The map reveals a land transitioning between traditional agricultural use and early post-war development, evidenced by the appearing Golf Course and the cluster of homes at White City Park. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of named cemeteries, including Oakdale Cem and Smith Chapel Cem, which mark the longstanding roots of local families.