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1964 Map of Red Hill

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Red Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The North Fork Broad River and Middle Fork Broad River converge in this corner of Northeast Georgia, defining a landscape marked by small rural congregations and family-named water bodies. The settlement of Red Hill serves as a local hub, supported by community landmarks such as Red Hill Lodge and nearby Ellis Chapel. Further west, Mize and Unity anchor the road network as it weaves toward the Chattahoochee National Forest boundary.

Genealogists can trace numerous family and church burial grounds, including the Stowe Cem, Moss Cem, and Culpepper Cem. The prevalence of small impoundments like Ayers Pond, Thurmond Pond, and Whiten Pond reflects a mid-century agricultural transition toward managed water resources. River crossings such as Akins Bridge and Silver Shoals Bridge illustrate the importance of these waterways to local travel between the Franklin and Stephens County lines.