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1977 Map of Alapaha

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Alapaha
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The town of Alapaha serves as the focal point of this South Georgia landscape, situated at the junction of the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and the Alapaha River. This 1970s survey captures a rural environment defined by its dispersed religious communities and agricultural drainage. A significant number of country churches, such as Glory Ch, Bethlehem Ch, and Little Flock Ch, are scattered across the terrain, indicating the importance of these small centers for the surrounding family farms.

Water management and natural drainage are evident through the paths of the Willacoochee River and its tributaries, including Mill Creek and Reedy Creek. The presence of a Gaging Sta on the Alapaha River highlights the ongoing monitoring of this vital waterway. To the north, the small settlement of Gladys and landmarks like Spring Hill Ch anchor the northern reaches of Berrien County near the Irwin County line.