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1965 Map of Madras

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Madras
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Atlanta and West Point railroad corridor anchors this survey of Coweta County, illustrating a landscape transitioning from traditional rural crossroads to early suburban development. The community of Madras sits near the western edge, surrounded by family-named landmarks like Cates Lake and Nelms Lakes. Further south and east, hubs like Thomas Crossroads and Vineyard Crossroads define the local road network, which is peppered with country churches such as New Macedonia Ch and Cokes Chapel.

Hydrology plays a significant role in the area's geography, with the headwaters of White Oak Creek and Shoal Creek winding through the terrain. Evidence of local industry and recreation is visible through the presence of a Quarry and a Golf Course, while the Lookout Tower near McCollum provides a high-point reference. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies numerous small water bodies including Lake Amlajack and Sullivan Lake, alongside social centers like the Community Building in Longstreet.