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1974 Map of Lizella

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Lizella
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Lake Tobesofkee dominates the central landscape of this Bibb County study, branching into the surrounding hills along Tobesofkee Creek. In the mid-1970s, this area west of Macon shows a blend of established rural life and emerging recreational development. The Southern Railroad cuts through the terrain near the settlement of Lizella, which serves as a local hub. The map provides a detailed view of social and spiritual centers for genealogists, featuring numerous country churches like Midway Ch, Fambro Chapel, and St Dennis Ch.

Recreational growth is evident in the established shoreline parks, including Claystone Park and Arrowhead Park, alongside the residential footprint of Lake Wildwood to the northeast. Beyond the water, the landscape is defined by its creeks and branches, such as Echeconnee Creek and Gum Branch, which historically shaped the boundaries between Bibb, Monroe, and Crawford counties. Notable family-named landmarks like Parker Cem and Dougherty Lake offer specific points of interest for local historians.