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1958 Map of Rico

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Rico
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Chattahoochee River carves a winding path through this rural landscape on the borders of Fulton, Douglas, and Carroll counties. In the late 1950s, this area remained largely agricultural, defined by a network of local roads such as Yellow Ferry Road and Five Notch Road that connected small farming communities. The settlement of Rico serves as a central point, anchored by the Providence Ch and nearby Rico Lake.

Tracing the creeks that feed into the river, such as Dog River and Wolf Creek, reveals a pattern of community life built around small country churches and schools. Local landmarks like Fairplay Sch, Vernon Grove Ch, and McWhorter reflect the deep-rooted settlement history of the 8th District. Of particular interest to researchers are the numerous family-named roads and landmarks, including Nimrod Morris Road and Byers Crossroads, which provide clues to mid-century land ownership and local travel routes.