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1977 Map of Rochelle

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Rochelle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The railroad town of Rochelle serves as the focal point of this 1970s Wilcox County landscape, situated at the junction of several regional routes. The active Seaboard Coast Line runs east-west through the center of town, while an Old Railroad Grade follows the path of Reynolds Creek to the northwest, illustrating the evolution of local transit. This area is characterized by its agricultural character, evidenced by numerous fence and field lines recorded from aerial photography.

Rural life is anchored by local institutions such as Excelsior Sch and several country churches, including Pine City Ch and Christian Home Ch. To the south, the terrain descends toward the Alapaha River, which is fed by numerous tributaries like Mill Creek and Clements Creek. Genealogists will find several family and community landmarks, from Owens Cem near the western border to the community of Owensboro in the south.