1968 Map of Samson

About this map

Samson serves as the primary hub of activity in this West Geneva County landscape, where the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and several state routes converge. The map documents a community deeply rooted in its local institutions, including the Lewis High Sch, the Armory, and numerous rural sanctuaries like Oak Ridge Ch and New Mt Zion Ch. The winding course of the Pea River and its many tributaries, such as Flat Creek and Gin Creek, define the topography and agricultural layout of the region. Evidence of historical infrastructure appears in the Old Railroad Grade and the Columbus and Holley Road, tracing older routes through the countryside. Local industry and recreation are represented by the Pettits Fishponds, a Fish Hatchery, and a Drive-in Theater located south of the main town site.