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1964 Map of Porterdale

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Porterdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Porterdale and the western outskirts of Covington are the primary focal points of this mid-century portrait of Newton County. The Yellow River winds through the landscape, marked by natural features like Cedar Shoals and Langston Shoals, which helped shape the early industrial and agricultural development of the region. Transportation networks are well-defined, showing the paths of the Central of Georgia and Georgia railroads alongside the emerging Interchange 44 on the Interstate highway system.

Local history and genealogy interests are well-represented by a high density of rural institutions, including Springfield Ch, Shiloh Ch, and Richards Chapel. Educational landmarks like Cousins High Sch and Livingston Sch anchor their respective communities. The map also records several family-named thoroughfares such as McCalla Road and Jack Neely Road, while the Salem Campground reflects the enduring cultural traditions of the area.