1968 Map of Wax

About this map

The Etowah River carves a sweeping path through the northern half of this 1968 landscape, defining the topography around Reynolds Bend and the Southern Railway corridor. Located along the border of Floyd and Bartow counties, the area is characterized by a dense network of rural landmarks, particularly in the vicinity of Wax. Numerous small churches and burial grounds, such as Bethel Ch and Gore Spring Ch Cem, suggest a deeply rooted community structure during the late 1960s. Terrain features like Yellow Jacket Mtn and Mullinax Mtn rise above the river valley, while man-made infrastructure like a Lookout Tower and Radio Tower indicate the era's utility and fire-monitoring systems. The presence of a Gravel Pit near the river reflects local extraction efforts amidst a landscape largely focused on agriculture and small-scale settlement.