1959 Map of Vandiver

About this map

Coosa Mountain and Oak Mountain dominate this mid-century landscape where the Central of Georgia railroad cuts through the northeastern corner near the community of Vandiver. This topography reveals a complex network of ridges including Potato Ridge, Penitentiary Mountain, and the curiously named The Penitentiary basin. Water management is a defining characteristic of the area, seen in the numerous small reservoirs like Wehapa Lake, Kersoba Lake, and the cluster of Alpine Lakes. Local history is anchored by rural landmarks such as Union Hill Ch and Pleasant Site Ch, while the Lookout Tower atop Signal Mtn serves as a prominent high point. The transition from industrial rail utility to early conservation efforts is reflected in the established Chelsea Game Preserve Lake near the quadrangle's southern edge.