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1966 Map of Lyerly

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Lyerly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Lyerly serves as a focal point in this mid-1960s landscape, positioned where the Central of Georgia railroad parallels the winding path of the Chattooga River. This survey captures the transition from the rugged slopes of Dirtseller Mountain and Shinbone Ridge to the fertile agricultural stretches of Broomtown Valley. The map documents several small, established communities including Menlo, Berryton, and Alpine, each marked by their respective churches and family cemeteries.

Local industry and infrastructure are well-defined, from the Summerville State Fish Hatchery and a Filtration Plant near Berryton to numerous scattered Gravel Pit locations. For those researching local heritage, the map identifies specific landmarks like Thomas Chapel, Oak Hill Ch, and the Pleasant Green Church Memorial Monument. The terrain is deeply carved by water, featuring complex drainages such as Raccoon Creek, Back Valley Creek, and several significant springs including Perennial Springs and Taliaferro Springs.