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1977 Map of Patten

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Patten
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The agrarian landscape of Thomas County is captured here in the mid-1970s, characterized by a network of rural churches and family-named cemeteries. Settlements like Patten and Merrillville anchor the local community, while the Seaboard Coast Line railroad cuts through the northwest corner near the Thomasville Municipal Airport. The map highlights the spiritual and social foundations of the area through landmarks such as Mt Calvary Ch Cem, Kennedy Chapel Cem, and Aucilla Ch.

Hydrological features including Big Long Branch and the Aucilla River provide a natural drainage system for the surrounding farms and woodlots. Numerous smaller crossroads such as Five Forks and the edge of Pavo illustrate the persistent settlement patterns of south Georgia. Genealogists will find particular value in the detailed identification of several family burial grounds, including Mc Donald Cem and Gandy Cem, scattered across the countryside.