1964 Map of Matt

About this map

The Etowah River snakes across the northern border of this Georgia landscape, defining the boundary between Dawson and Forsyth counties. Much of the northern terrain is occupied by the US Air Force Reservation, while the surrounding countryside is dotted with small rural nodes like Matt, Heardville, and Barrettsville. This era captures the region before extensive suburbanization, characterized by a dense network of family-named roads and agrarian landmarks. Local history is centered on landmarks such as the Covered Bridge over Settingdown Creek and several country churches with adjacent burial grounds, including Mt Tabor Ch and Pleasant Grove Cem. The presence of Drag Strip Road and various Gravel Pits reflects the local economy and social life of the mid-1960s, providing a clear record of the area's physical and cultural geography prior to major modern development.