1972 Map of Liberty

About this map

Lake Oconee dominates the lower portion of this map, its winding fingers extending into the drainages of Richland Creek and Sandy Creek. The landscape represents a mid-century transition where the newly formed reservoir met the long-established rural communities of Greene and Putnam Counties. In the eastern uplands, the settlement of Liberty remains a focal point, supported by local landmarks like Liberty Chapel and the nearby Lawrence Center Ch. The topography is defined by numerous watercourses, including Beaverdam Creek and Stewarts Creek, which carve through the wooded terrain. Historical remnants of earlier generations are visible in the form of isolated burial sites and rural houses of worship, such as Old Salem Cem, Mt Calvary Ch, and Flat Rock Ch, offering a look at the community fabric before large-scale recreational development began to reshape the area around the Oconee River.