1971 Map of Roland

About this map

The Flint River carves a winding path through the center of this 1971 survey, defining the border between Talbot and Upson counties. The river is the primary focus of the landscape, featuring a series of islands and shoals including Seven Islands, Yellow Jacket Shoals, and Hickman Island. This rugged riverine environment dictated early settlement patterns, with family-named cemeteries and rural churches scattered across the uplands. Landmarks like Pleasant Hill and the community of Roland serve as anchors for the local road network, which includes historic routes like Po Biddy Road and Stinson Road. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous family burial grounds documented here, such as Grantland Cem, Nelson Cem, and Pye Cem, many of which are associated with long-standing congregations like Flint River Ch.