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1971 Map of Thomaston

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Thomaston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The textile and industrial character of central Georgia is evident in the 1970s landscape of Thomaston, centered on the historic Southern railroad corridor. The area shows significant residential and commercial growth, particularly around the mill village of Silvertown and the expansive East Thomaston district. Local industry is anchored by sites like the Triune Mill and the Filtration Plant, while the surrounding countryside maintains its agricultural and communal identity through numerous rural landmarks.

Genealogists will find a dense concentration of local history markers, from the Trice Cemetery and Crystal Hill Cem to family-named landmarks like Hannahs Mill and Mulberry Level. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Potato Creek and the heights of Indian Grave Mountain to the northwest. This survey also records important civic infrastructure of the era, including the Grant Memorial Airport and the Upson Memorial Garden.