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1973 Map of Morris

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Morris
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Morris and Springvale serve as the primary focal points of this 1970s landscape, positioned along the Central of Georgia rail corridor. The map reveals an area defined by both its agricultural roots and industrial activity, marked by several strip mines, a Tailings Pond, and a Claypit that signify active resource extraction. Local community life is grounded in long-standing landmarks like Mt Zion Ch, St Johns Ch, and the Springvale Cem, while the Perkins Lookout Tower stands as a notable sentinel in the southern reaches of the quadrangle.

Water plays a major role in the local geography, with Pataula Creek and its many tributaries, including Hodchodkee Creek and Smithee Jack Creek, creating a dense network of drainage through the terrain. The boundary between Quitman, Randolph, and Clay counties intersects here, highlighting the map's value for researchers tracing property lines and civil jurisdiction across these rural Georgia townships during the early 1970s.