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1907 Map of Talbotton

Name: 1907 Topographic Map of Talbotton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1928
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1928

About this map

Pine Mountain and Oak MTN dominate this West Georgia landscape, creating a dramatic series of gaps and ridges that shaped the region's early road and rail networks. This early 20th-century survey documents a dense rural tapestry of family-owned landmarks and vital community centers, such as The Cove Academy and the US Fish Hatchery Cold Spring near Bullochville. The abundance of crossroads settlements like Goodmans Crossroads and Barnes Crossroads underscores the importance of local commerce at sites like Wisdoms Store and Floyd Store.

Transport is defined by the Central of Georgia RR and the Southern RR, which skirt the mountain slopes to connect towns like Warm Springs and Chipley. Beyond the rails, the map preserves the locations of numerous historic congregations, including Antioch Church, Sardis Church, and County Line Church. The southern edge reveals the northern reaches of the Ft Benning Mil Res, while the Flint River marks the eastern boundary near The Cove.