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2017 Map of Ambrose

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ambrose
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The boundary between Irwin Co and Coffee Co bisects this south Georgia landscape, where agricultural roads and family-named landmarks define the settlement pattern. At the town of Ambrose, a cluster of homes and streets serves as a local hub, while the small community of Wray sits further north along the county line. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of water bodies and drainages, including Seventeen Mile River, Satilla Creek, and Wiggins Creek.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural burial sites, such as the Lax Community Cem, New Hope Cem, and Mount Union Cem. Many of the lakes and branches, including Paulk Lake, Evans Lake, and Mcwhorter Lake, carry local family names, providing a clear picture of land ownership and local heritage. The road system, featuring names like Old Coffee Rd and Lester Harper Rd, connects these scattered homesteads and churches across the coastal plain.