1971 Map of Maxeys

About this map

The Oconee National Forest covers much of the western landscape in this early 1970s survey, where a network of small creeks like Falling Creek and Barrow Creek carve through the wooded terrain. The eastern corridor is defined by a series of railroad-aligned settlements following the path of Georgia 77, including Hutchins, Stephens, and Maxeys. This area of Oglethorpe County maintains a deeply rural character, centered around community landmarks such as Antioch Ch, Center Ch, and Faithful Ch. Evidence of local industry is sparse, though a Quarry and various family-named features suggest a land still heavily tied to its natural resources. The southern portion of the map captures the headwaters of the North Fork Little River, showing the transition from forest to the small agricultural plots and clusters of homes that characterize this part of Georgia.