1965 Map of Madras

About this map

The Atlanta and West Point railroad corridor serves as the primary spine for this mid-1960s landscape, connecting the small settlements of Madras and McCollum. The map reveals a transition from traditional rural patterns toward a more modern infrastructure, marked by extensive pipelines, a telephone line, and the presence of the McCollum Lookout Tower. Development is clustered around rural nodes like Thomas Crossroads and Longstreet, where community life is anchored by numerous local landmarks including Morning Star Ch, Cokes Chapel, and the Community Building.