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1955 Map of Ochillee

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Ochillee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Fort Benning Military Reservation dominates this mid-century landscape on the border of Muscogee and Chattahoochee Counties. The settlement of Ochillee serves as a focal point in the southwest, situated where the Central of Georgia railroad follows the winding path of Ochillee Creek. This period of the mid-1950s captures the intersection of military expansion and rural Georgia life, with quiet landmarks like Midway Ch and the Cem near Belbeck still dotting the hillsides.

The topography is characterized by a high density of named rises, such as Cleveland Hill, Griswold Hill, and Rockwell Hill, separated by a complex network of waterways including Upatoi Creek and Randall Branch. Ponds like Cooks Mill Pond and Stephens Pond indicate the historical importance of local water resources, while the Air Line Road and various sand pits reflect the infrastructure and industry supporting the growing military installation.