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1972 Map of Liberty

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Liberty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Oconee River defines the southern portion of this landscape, meandering through a series of dramatic bends where the borders of Putnam and Greene counties converge. The terrain is deeply carved by an extensive drainage network, with the substantial Richland Creek flowing south to meet the river, joined by tributaries such as Beaverdam Creek, Stewarts Creek, and Sandy Creek. These watercourses dictate the placement of local landmarks and transit routes across the rural countryside.

Local life centers around the settlement of Liberty and the Lawrence Center further south. The social fabric of the early 1970s is evidenced by several rural congregations, including Liberty Chapel, Mt Calvary Ch, and Flat Rock Ch. Numerous small, unnamed Cem locations are scattered throughout the hills, providing valuable data points for genealogists tracing family landholdings. A prominent Pipeline cuts across the lower half of the quadrangle, representing modern utility infrastructure alongside older Jeep Trails.