Old Maps of Savannah, Georgia for Hiking & Exploration

1. 1920 Map of Meldrim

   

   1920 Meldrim

   1920 Print · USGS

   Coastal Georgia during the early post-war period is defined here by the winding Ogeechee River and a busy intersection of rail lines. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots near Clyde or locate rural landmarks like Zion Church and Miller Chapel.

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4. 1920 Map of Limerick, 1928 Print

   

   1920 Limerick

   1928 Print · USGS

   The Georgia coast at the end of the Great War reveals a landscape shaped by tidal rivers and burgeoning timber railroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through the settlements of Limerick, Sunbury, and Riceboro, or locate the historic Midway Ch. and the coastal defenses of Fort Morris.

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7. 1942 Map of Meldrim

   

   1942 Meldrim

   1942 Print · USGS

   The Ogeechee River corridor and its railway junctions are captured here in a series of surveys finalized just before the mid-century. Researchers can trace the layout of early settlements like Meldrim and Ellabel or locate ancestral sites at Miller Chapel and Zion Church.

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10. 1942 Map of Savannah

    

    1942 Savannah

    1942 Print · USGS

    Coastal Georgia and the South Carolina borderlands come alive in this wartime survey of the Savannah riverfront. Genealogists and historians can trace industrial housing at Port Wentworth Colored Village, river landmarks like Fort Jackson, and the footprint of the Ogeechee Canal.

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13. 1944 Map of Limerick, 1945 Print

    

    1944 Limerick

    1945 Print · USGS

    Coastal Georgia during the mid-forties reveals a landscape transitioning between established agricultural settlements and expanding military grounds. Genealogists and researchers can trace local families through many Art Well locations and historic community centers like Midway Ch, Limerick, and Riceboro.

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16. 1944 Map of Ossabaw Island, 1963 Print

    

    1944 Ossabaw Island

    1963 Print · USGS

    Coastal Georgia's barrier islands and river networks come to life in this mid-century survey of the Ogeechee and Skidaway basins. Researchers can locate historical sites like Fort McAllister, the Kilkenny Club, and the vanished Cheves Mill Chimney among the tidal marshes.

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19. 1945 Map of Ossabaw Island

    

    1945 Ossabaw Island

    1945 Print · USGS

    The Georgia coast at the end of the war is a complex world of tidal rivers and historic fortifications. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and landmarks like Cheves Mill Chimney, Adams Chimney, and the Kilkenny Club among the winding creeks.

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22. 1946 Map of Brunswick, 1948 Print

    

    1946 Brunswick

    1948 Print · USGS

    Coastal Georgia in the mid-forties reveals a landscape defined by the Camp Stewart Military Reservation and the sprawling barrier islands. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network through inland towns like Ludowici and Jesup, or locate coastal landmarks like the St Simon Light.

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25. 1947 Map of Savannah

    

    1947 Savannah

    1947 Print · USGS

    Coastal Georgia and South Carolina are captured here in the mid-forties, showing the rail-and-river networks of the Lowcountry. Genealogists and researchers can trace old crossroads and river towns from Statesboro to Beaufort, alongside military sites like Camp Stewart and Parris Island.

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28. 1948 Map of Brunswick

    

    1948 Brunswick

    1948 Print · USGS

    Coastal Georgia in the late 1940s is defined here by its labyrinthine barrier islands and the massive footprint of Camp Stewart. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-tied growth of Jesup and Hinesville or locate coastal landmarks like St Simon Light.

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31. 1948 Map of Savannah

    

    1948 Savannah

    1948 Print · USGS

    The Georgia and South Carolina Lowcountry comes alive in this post-war survey of the coast and its river-fed hinterlands. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Central of Georgia RR and find established settlements such as Isle of Hope and Sylvania.

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34. 1948 Map of Limerick, 1964 Print

    

    1948 Limerick

    1964 Print · USGS

    Coastal Georgia's river-fed landscapes are captured here just after the war, showing the deep-rooted settlements of Liberty and Bryan counties. Genealogists can locate family sites among numerous landmarks like Dorchester Academy, Fort Morris, and the Old Dorchester Cem.

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37. 1950 Map of Meldrim

    

    1950 Meldrim

    1950 Print · USGS

    Coastal Georgia in the late forties is defined by the rail lines and river swamps that connect inland towns like Meldrim and Blitchton. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural life at the Scaffletown School, Bethesda Ch, and Blitch Cem.

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40. 1950 Map of Limerick

    

    1950 Limerick

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Georgia lowcountry at the mid-century mark shows a transition from coastal plantations to military and industrial expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Dorchester Academy, Sunbury, and Scratchy Hall Cem.

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43. 1955 Map of Garden City, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Garden City

    1957 Print · USGS

    Garden City and the western outskirts of Savannah are shown here during a period of rapid aviation and rail expansion in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Silk Hope, the Lincoln Memorial Cem, and early recreational sites such as the Oglethorpe Speedway.

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46. 1955 Map of Port Wentworth, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Port Wentworth

    1957 Print · USGS

    Coastal Georgia at the mid-century reveals a complex landscape of river commerce and expanding rail networks north of Savannah. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Meinhard, Cherokee Hill Cem, and the old Goshen Ch as they appeared before modern development.

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49. 1955 Map of Savannah, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Savannah

    1957 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Savannah is shown in detail as it expands from its riverfront core into residential neighborhoods and across tidal marshes. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through established areas like Ardsley Park, numerous local schools, and prominent sites like Bonaventure Cemetery or the Hunter Air Force Base.

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52. 1956 Map of Brunswick, 1968 Print

    

    1956 Brunswick

    1968 Print · USGS

    The Georgia coast in the mid-twentieth century is a wild expanse of barrier islands and massive river deltas. You can trace the development of the maritime economy and military presence at Brunswick, or locate historic sites like Fort Frederica National Monument and Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge.

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55. 1957 Map of Burroughs, 1959 Print

    

    1957 Burroughs

    1959 Print · USGS

    Coastal Chatham County in the late fifties shows a landscape of tidal marshes and rising suburbs south of Savannah. Researchers can locate Fort McAllister and old riverfront settlements like Vernonburg, Coffee Bluff, and the rail stop at Burroughs.

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58. 1957 Map of Isle of Hope, 1959 Print

    

    1957 Isle of Hope

    1959 Print · USGS

    Coastal Georgia's intricate island and marsh network is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the communities south of Savannah. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Wormsloe, the Water Orphanage at Bethesda, and historic settlements such as Pin Point and Sandfly.

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61. 1957 Map of Savannah, 1967 Print

    

    1957 Savannah

    1967 Print · USGS

    The Lowcountry and Georgia coastal plain are shown here in the late fifties, prior to modern expansion. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Central of Georgia lines and the Ogeechee River wetlands.

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64. 1958 Map of Meldrim SE, 1961 Print

    

    1958 Meldrim SE

    1961 Print · USGS

    The Ogeechee River corridor is shown in the late fifties as rail lines like the Central of Georgia connect local towns. Researchers can trace family sites like Hopeton Plantation, Ennis Cem, and Spring Hill Ch.

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67. 1958 Map of Meldrim, 1961 Print

    

    1958 Meldrim

    1961 Print · USGS

    The Effingham and Chatham county line in the late fifties was a land of timber and tracks centered on the railroad junction at Meldrim. Researchers can trace old rural communities through sites like Marlow Sch, Union Ch, and the crossing of the Central of Georgia railroad.

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70. 1958 Map of Richmond Hill, 1961 Print

    

    1958 Richmond Hill

    1961 Print · USGS

    Coastal Georgia in the late fifties is defined here by the winding Ogeechee and the rise of the town of Richmond Hill. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural cemeteries and church sites, including Strathy Hall Cem, Bryan Neck Ch, and Rabbit Hill.

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73. 1960 Map of Savannah

    

    1960 Savannah

    1960 Print · USGS

    Coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry are captured in the late fifties, showcasing the intricate web of islands and tidal rivers before modern expansion. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Atlantic Coast Line or locate sites like Parris Island, Beaufort, and the Tybee Lighthouse.

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