1971 Map of Sunset Village

About this map

Sunset Village and the surrounding rural landscape in Upson County reflect a mid-century period of agriculture and light industry. The map illustrates a transition from traditional farming toward specialized operations, evidenced by the Mccrary Minnow Farm near the McCrary Settlement and the King Mountain Fish Hatchery to the northeast. Historical transit corridors like the Old Alabama Road and Burkets Grade Road navigate a terrain defined by high points such as Salter Mountain and Van Houten Mountain. Community life centers on small gathering points like Ellerbeetown and Crest, where the Crest Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark. Educational and spiritual needs are marked by the Thurston Sch and numerous country churches, including Hebron Church and Smyrna Ch. Along the southern boundary, the Flint River flows past Pasley Shoals, anchoring the drainage for local creeks like Turkey Creek.