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1964 Map of Pine Mountain SW

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Pine Mountain SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Hamilton and the small rural hub of Smiths Crossroads anchor this mid-1960s survey of the Georgia Piedmont, where the Central of Georgia railroad tracks cut through the eastern landscape. The area is defined by the prominent ridges of Pine Mountain and Oak Mountain, with numerous small family-named cemeteries such as Old Hopewell Cem and Hadley Cem scattered across the wooded slopes. This period of local development is marked by the presence of Carver High Sch and the Sunnyside Community Club, serving as vital centers for the surrounding rural population.

Water management and conservation are evident in the creation of Lake Florence and Lake Ida, nestled within the folds of the mountain ridges. The terrain is also monitored by the Harris County Lookout Tower, positioned to survey the extensive timberlands. For the genealogist or local historian, the map preserves the exact locations of numerous country houses and churches, including Smiths Chapel and Beech Springs Ch, that illustrate the settlement patterns of Harris County before late-century suburban shifts.