1960 Map of Reed Creek

About this map

Lake Hartwell dominates the landscape along the Tugaloo River, where the borders of Georgia and South Carolina meet. This early 1960s survey documents the rural character of Hart County before extensive modern lakeside development took hold. Small agricultural communities like Reed Creek and Maretts serve as the primary hubs, connected by a network of rural roads and a solitary Landing Strip near the reservoir. The map is particularly dense with community landmarks such as New Hope Ch, Mount Hebron Ch, and Sharon Ch, alongside family-named burial grounds including Byrum Cem and McMullan Cem. These sites, along with drainage features like Little Lightwood Creek and Beaverdam Creek, provide a clear picture of the region's traditional settlement patterns during the mid-century era.