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1955 Map of Talbotton

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Talbotton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Talbotton serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated at the junction of the Central of Georgia RR and several regional routes. The landscape transitions from the heights of Oak Mountain in the north down toward the Fort Benning Military Reservation in the southwest. A network of small rural communities and church-centered settlements defines the social geography, including Waverly Hall, Geneva, and Box Springs.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the Waverly Hall Cem and Liberty Hill Cem to numerous country churches like Humble Zion Ch and St Johns Ch. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Mulberry Creek, Upatoi Creek, and Juniper Creek cutting through the terrain. The presence of the Southern RR and the Alabama Road highlights the importance of traditional transportation corridors in Talbot County during this era of agricultural and military expansion.