1956 Map of Redan

About this map

The South River and its major tributaries, including Snapfinger Creek and Pole Bridge Creek, carve a rolling path through this portion of DeKalb County during a period of rapid suburban transition. This 1956 survey, updated with 1980s data, illustrates the encroachment of development around Glen Haven and the corridors of the Seaboard Air Line railroad. Despite the growing urban tint, the map preserves the locations of numerous historic community centers like Kelleys Chapel, Wesley Chapel, and Salem Ch. The southeastern quadrant is defined by the significant geological and ecological landmarks of Panola Mountain State Park and Arabia Mtn State Park, which anchor the landscape near the small settlement of Klondike. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the Miller Grove Sch to small family burial grounds like the Vinson Cem and Mitchell Cem.