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1939 Map of Thomaston

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Thomaston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Silvertown and the surrounding textile community of Thomaston anchor this 1930s survey, revealing a landscape defined by industrial milling and the Central of Georgia rail corridor. The map details an era of agricultural transition, where family-named locales like McCrary Settlement and Jones Settlement persist alongside numerous rural schools such as Rocky Mount Sch and Smith Academy.

The Flint River creates a natural boundary to the west, punctuated by a series of named islands including Gibson Island and Adams Island. Water-driven industry is evident at Lawrence Mill and Paynes Mill, while local landmarks like the Matthews Country Club and the Trice Cem provide valuable touchpoints for genealogists. Terrain features such as Dorsett Mtn and Spewrell Bluff break the rolling Upson County topography, framing a network of crossroads and small settlements like Blacksboro and Redbone Crossroads.