1968 Map of Plainville

About this map

The Oostanaula River carves a winding path through the valley between Horn Mountain and Turkey Mountain, anchoring a landscape of small agricultural settlements and wooded ridges. In this 1960s snapshot, the community of Plainville serves as a local hub along the Southern Railway, which parallels the river's eastern bank. The terrain transition is sharp, moving from the dense timber of the Chattahoochee National Forest to the open river bends like Horton Bend. Local life is marked by numerous country churches and cemeteries, such as New Hope Ch near Rosedale and Everett Springs Ch. Significant institutional presence is noted at the Georgia Cumberland Academy north of Reeves, while the map also tracks industrial activity through scattered Gravel Pits and the Shale Pits near Everett Springs.