1964 Map of Matt

About this map

The Etowah River carves through this northern Georgia landscape, marking the boundary between Dawson and Forsyth counties. In the mid-1960s, this region remained predominantly rural, characterized by scattered family-named settlements like Matt, Heardville, and Hightower. A large portion of the northern terrain is occupied by the US Air Force Reservation, while the remainder is defined by a dense network of local creeks such as Settingdown Creek and Amicalola Creek. The social fabric of the era is visible through its many country churches and burial grounds, including Salem Ch and Mt Tabor Cem. Transportation in the area relies on numerous local routes like Burnt Bridge Road, and a historical Covered Bridge still stands near the western edge of the quadrangle. An interesting localized landmark is the Drag Strip located in the southwestern corner near McConnell Road.