1967 Map of Summerville

About this map

The Central of Georgia railroad tracks cut a definitive path through the heart of Summerville, a community shaped by its position along the Chattooga River and the rising slopes of Taylor Ridge. This late 1960s survey documents the town as a regional hub, featuring the County High Sch, a Hospital, and local broadcast infrastructure like the Radio Tower (WGTA). Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions into the Chattahoochee National Forest, where the terrain becomes significantly more complex. Genealogists will find a high density of rural landmarks, including the South Carolina Campground Ch and numerous family or community sites such as Oak Hill Cem and Johnson Cem. The map provides a detailed view of the surrounding mountain gaps, including Mack White Gap and the curiously named Tightsqueeze Gap, alongside the rural settlement at Gore.