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1950 Map of Matthews

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Matthews
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The agrarian landscape of the Jefferson and Burke county border is captured in this mid-century survey, centered on the small village of Matthews. The area's social and educational life is anchored by landmarks like the Thomason Spring Hill Church and School and Atwell School, while numerous community spaces like the Camp Ground near Mt Moriah Church suggest a traditional rural gathering pattern.

The rail-and-road network is particularly detailed, showing the Savannah and Atlanta line traversing the southern half and the Quaker Road cutting through the terrain. Small settlements such as Stellaville, Zebina, and Noah are shown in their post-war state, alongside industrial remnants like Norton's Mill Race on Reedy Creek. Numerous family-named sites, including Beasley Cemetery and Carson Cemetery, provide specific data points for genealogical research in this Georgia Piedmont region.