1971 Map of Lexington

About this map

Lexington serves as the primary hub of this Oglethorpe County landscape, where small crossroads and rural landmarks define the community structure during the early 1970s. The topography is intricately carved by a dense network of waterways, including Troublesome Creek, Buffalo Creek, and Milner Brook, which dictate the placement of early settlements and road crossings. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet is particularly valuable for its documentation of rural congregations and burial grounds, such as Salem Ch, Clark Grove Ch, Pentecost Ch, and the Wynne Cem. Notable landmarks like the Lookout Tower on Big Mtn and the small settlement of Hogan provide specific points of reference for tracing family homesteads and local land use. This survey reflects a traditional Georgia Piedmont landscape where agricultural clearings and forested ridges remained the dominant features before significant modern development.