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1973 Map of Toomsboro

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Toomsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Toomsboro serves as the focal point of this 1970s landscape, positioned at the intersection of local roads and the Central of Georgia railroad. The settlement is defined by its proximity to Commissioner Creek and a network of named branches, reflecting a rural Georgia economy transition between traditional agriculture and industrial extraction, evidenced by a nearby Claypit. This period of Wilkinson County history is well-documented through numerous family and congregational landmarks, including Ebenezer Church and the Union Hill Church.

The terrain is densely marked with small cemeteries and places of worship that provide significant genealogical value. Sites such as the Stevens-Cason Cemetery, Poplar Springs Ch Cemetery, and Lords Cemetery are scattered across the ridges above Wildcat Branch and Little Oochee Creek. To the northeast, the Oconee River forms the boundary with Washington County, accompanied by bottomlands featuring Lake Jackson and Spring Lake.