1956 Map of Snellville

About this map

The Yellow River winds through the heart of this Gwinnett County landscape, creating a distinct physical boundary and historical corridor for small communities like Snellville and Centerville. In the mid-1950s, this area remained largely rural, defined by a dense network of family-named cemeteries and small congregations such as Grace Ch, Bethany Ch, and Lenora Ch. The terrain is punctuated by significant elevations including Snellville Mountain and Lanier Mountain, while the southern reaches of the map show the emerging recreational and residential shifts at Norris Lake and Edwards Lakes. Cultural landmarks like the ancient Hightower Trail and the Rock Chapel area offer a view into the region's long-established settlement patterns. This survey also records numerous rural institutions, from the Shiloh Sch to the New Bethel Sch, which served as the social anchors for this Piedmont landscape before the late-20th-century suburban expansion.