1970 Map of Saffold

About this map

The Chattahoochee River defines the border between Georgia and Alabama in this 1970s-era survey, where the river's path is marked by numerous landings and tributaries like Cypress Creek and Bryans Creek. The landscape transition from the swampy lowlands of Long Pond to the upland plains is dotted with numerous rural congregations, including Bethlehem Ch, Antioch Ch, and St Johns Ch. Industrial activity is evident near Saffold and Kirkland, where the Seaboard Coast Line railroad crosses the river, supported by several local sand and gravel pits. Downstream, Chattahoochee State Park occupies a large bend in the river near the tri-state junction with Florida, anchoring a region where agricultural fields are divided by historic routes like The Turnpike and the Base Line.