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1994 Map of Mt Pleasant

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Mt Pleasant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Watson Line and the Georgia-Florida state boundary divide this landscape of the Deep South, where the terrain is defined by the winding paths of North Mosquito Creek and South Mosquito Creek. A dense network of rural congregations anchors these communities, with spiritual and social life centering on Pleasant Hope Ch, Morning Star Ch, and St Mary Ch. The settlement of Mt Pleasant serves as a local hub near the center of the quadrangle, supported by a small Landing Strip and proximity to the Georgia border.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and resting places, such as the Hannatown Cem and Bloomfield Cem. The map documents a snapshot of Gadsden County and Decatur County before significant modern development, preserving the locations of smaller locales like Oak Grove and Faceville. These features together illustrate a traditional Southern agrarian layout, where rural churches and small settlements like Hardaway are linked by a web of local roads and watercourses.