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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

Thomaston and its industrial satellites Silvertown and East Thomaston anchor this 1930s survey of Upson County. The map captures a landscape defined by the Central of Georgia railroad and the significant water power of the Flint River. Along the northern reaches, small agrarian clusters like McCrary Settlement and Jones Settlement represent the rural character of the era, while specialized landmarks like the Martha Berry Sch and Matthews Country Club suggest the social and educational fabric of the community.

Industry and transit are prominent, from Lawrence Mill in the northwest to Paynes Mill near the town center. The complex topography features numerous named peaks such as Woodall Mountain and Kings Mtn, intersected by a network of local roads crossing the river at points like Parkers Bridge. Numerous country churches and schools, including Joes Chapel and Smyrna Sch, provide essential details for family history research in this Georgia textile and agricultural hub.