1954 Map of Lost Mountain

About this map

The Picketts Mill State Historical Site sits along the western edge of this Cobb County landscape, preserving the grounds of a significant Civil War battlefield near Picketts Creek. To the east, the terrain is defined by prominent elevations like Pine Mtn, Red Rock, and Lost Mtn, which overlook a network of rural communities including Davis Crossroads and Macland. The area's mid-century character is evident in its numerous local landmarks, such as the John McEachern Sch and country churches like Piney Grove Ch and New Friendship Ch. In the southern portion of the sheet, Powder Springs appears as a growing hub served by the Seaboard Coast Line railroad. This map provides a detailed look at the transition from agriculture to suburban development, with many family-named roads like Luther Ward Road and Gaydon Road still following historic property lines and district boundaries.