1955 Map of Lumpkin

About this map

Lumpkin serves as the regional hub for this Stewart County landscape, where the Seaboard Coast Line railroad cuts through the terrain east of the town center. The map reveals a deeply established community structure defined by its rural institutions, including Marks Ch, Ebenezer Ch, and Humbers Mission. Educational sites like Dowd Sch and Pleasant Valley Sch are positioned along the undulating topography, suggesting a network of small, localized school districts common in Georgia during the mid-20th century. The drainage patterns of Hodchodkee Creek and its many branches, such as Wimberly Mill Branch, dictate the placement of local industries and infrastructure. The presence of Ushers Millpond and Elders Pond near the town center highlights the importance of water management and milling history to the local economy before the late-century revisions.