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1972 Map of Perry West

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Perry West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Big Indian Creek and its various tributaries, including Baptist Creek and Flat Creek, carve a rolling landscape across the rural intersections of Peach, Macon, and Houston counties. This 1970s survey captures a transition between traditional agriculture and modern infrastructure, evidenced by the scattered small communities like Myrtle and Clopine alongside newer developments such as Oak Knolls and Meadowdale. The eastern edge of the sheet shows the expanding outskirts of Perry, featuring the Westfield Sch and a large concentration of Industrial Waste Ponds.

For researchers and genealogists, the map is a primary source for locating local landmarks and place names, including several country churches such as Belvin Ch, Mt Zion Ch, and Davis Chapel. The transportation network is defined by the Central of Georgia railroad line and various rural routes like Hay Road and Gilbert Road. Notable landmarks such as a Landing Strip, Radio Tower, and Firetower suggest the land's contemporary uses in aviation, communication, and forestry management.