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1972 Map of Washington West

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Washington West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Little River and its northern tributaries define the undulating terrain of Wilkes County in the early 1970s. The western edge of Washington sits at the northeastern corner of the map, characterized by a concentration of infrastructure including a Filtration Plant, Water Tank, and a nearby Claypit. The landscape transitions from the developed fringes of the town into a mosaic of woodland and clearings, where small communities and rural intersections like Tyrone and Ficklin are situated.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, from established houses of worship like Bethel Ch, Youngs Chapel, and Mt Pleasant Ch to family-named burial grounds such as Simpson Cem and Mercer Cem. The transport network is anchored by Georgia 44 and the Georgia Railroad, which cuts through the southern portion of the county near the Wilkes and Taliaferro county line. Extensive water systems, including Beaverdam Creek, Kettle Creek, and Powder Creek, weave through the countryside, illustrating the natural drainage patterns of this Piedmont region.