1965 Map of Madras

About this map

Madras and Tyrone anchor this landscape during a period of transition as the interstate highway system began to reshape Coweta and Fayette Counties. The 1983 photorevision reveals the expansion of the highway corridor, specifically around Interchange 10 and Interchange 11, which carved through the rural agricultural patterns of the mid-20th century. Local landmarks like the McCollum Lookout Tower and Camp Prather stand alongside numerous country churches, including Morning Star Ch and New Mt Calvary Ch, which serve as vital genealogical markers for the area. The drainage of Line Creek and Shoal Creek is dotted with private water bodies such as Nelms Lakes and Sullivan Lake, while the legacy of the Seaboard Coast Line railroad persists near the western edge. This survey documents the intersection of traditional crossroads communities like Thomas Crossroads with the burgeoning infrastructure of the modern era.