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1971 Map of Zebulon

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Zebulon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Pike County seat of Zebulon serves as the focal point for this rural landscape in the early 1970s, where the Southern railroad line connects several small settlements and agricultural communities. To the southeast, Meansville is situated near the junction of Chapman Creek and Gola Creek, while the village of Lifsey sits further west along Powder Creek. The topography is defined by the transition from rolling farmland to the elevated terrain of Indian Grave Mountain in the south, a significant landmark overlooking Clearwater Springs and Threemile Creek.

Social and community life are clearly evidenced by the density of country churches and family burial grounds. Notable religious sites include Nazareth Ch, First Church of the Nazarene, and Mountain Gap Ch. The map also captures local institutions such as the County High Sch and the Pine Mountain Childrens Home near Rose Hill, providing a detailed look at the social geography of the region before modern suburban expansion began to alter the character of these central Georgia communities.