1950 Map of Matthews

About this map

Matthews serves as a central hub in this post-war rural landscape, where a dense network of country roads like Middle Ground Road and Quaker Road connects scattered agricultural settlements. The area is defined by its social and spiritual centers, featuring an exceptional concentration of community landmarks such as Thomason Spring Hill Church and School, Harmony Church, and Mt Moriah Church. Water-driven industry is evident at Newton's Mill along Reedy Creek, which utilized Newton's Mill Race for power. The map also records the transition between Jefferson and Burke counties, marked by the Jefferson Burke Co Co line. From the crossing at Brinson Crossing to the small community of Stellaville, the survey provides a detailed view of family-named cemeteries and rural schoolhouses like Atwell School that once anchored these Georgia communities.