1964 Map of Matt

About this map

Matt and Heardville anchor this mid-century survey of northern Forsyth County, where a rural landscape is defined by the winding course of the Etowah River and its numerous tributaries. In the northern reaches, a large portion of the land is set aside as the US Air Force Reservation, contrasting with the surrounding network of family-named roads and community landmarks. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites and country churches, including Lebanon Cem, Salem Ch, and the Sewell Cem. The map reveals a transition in land use, showing several Gravel Pits alongside traditional agricultural features. Transportation patterns of the early 1960s are clearly marked, from the historic Hurt Bridge Road to the uniquely named Drag Strip Road, reflecting the local culture and infrastructure before the significant suburban expansion of later decades.