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1964 Map of Milstead

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Milstead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Yellow River meanders through this portion of northern Georgia, defining a landscape of traditional church-centered communities and early milling sites. The mill town of Milstead sits prominently along the riverbank, supported by the nearby Conyers Waterworks and a network of early roads. This mid-1960s survey captures the area just as suburban patterns began to emerge, visible in the Trailer Park and Drive-in Theater along the southern corridor near the Golf Course.

Deep historical roots are evidenced by the Hightower Indian Trail Monument on the Hightower Trail, marking a significant pre-settlement transport route. The map is particularly rich for genealogists, detailing numerous rural congregations such as Philadelphia Ch, Double Springs Ch, and Mt Zion Ch. Water power remains a visible legacy of the local economy through features like Costley Millpond and Dials Millpond, while geographic landmarks like Griffin Mtn and Rockdale Lake anchor the surrounding terrain.