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1955 Map of Sycamore

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Sycamore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Sycamore and the surrounding rural landscape of Gadsden County are documented in this mid-century survey, revealing a network of small communities and family-named landmarks. The area is defined by its numerous rural congregations and resting places, such as St James Ch, Greensboro Ch, and the Smith Cem. To the east, the City Boundary of Greensboro marks a transition from open country to a more concentrated township.

A notable historical artifact on this sheet is the Forbes Purchase Line, which cuts across the southern portion of the map. This boundary reflects early 19th-century land grants and private subdivisions that shaped property lines through the timberlands near Telogia Creek. The topography is a maze of small watercourses like Billy Branch and Yon Creek, draining toward the Gadsden and Liberty County line. Local education and industry are represented by the Salem Sch and several sand and gravel excavations, including the Pitts Pit.