1983 Map of Pickens

About this map

The street grid of Pickens serves as the focal point of this 1983 survey, situated south of the numerous peaks and ridges of the Blue Ridge foothills. Numerous small rural congregations and cemeteries are scattered throughout the countryside, including Crescent Hill Ch, Porter Chapel, and Bethany Ch. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, with named heights like Glassy Mtn, Walnut Cove Mtn, and Fox Squirrel Ridge overlooking the waterways of Twelvemile Creek and the Oolenoy River. A notable concentration of community centers such as Ambler Sch and various churches near the northern settlement of Oolenoy illustrate the established social fabric of the county during the early 1980s. The presence of specialized infrastructure, such as the Sewage Disposal Pond and Water Plant, indicates the modernization of local utilities during this era.