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1921 Map of Augusta

Name: 1921 Topographic Map of Augusta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

The Savannah River winds through this 1921 survey, serving as the border between South Carolina and Georgia while defining the region's early twentieth-century economy. In Augusta, the dense street grid and industrial canal contrast sharply with the alluvial bottomlands and winding oxbows downstream, such as Horseshoe Lake and Island Lake. These fertile lowlands are marked by extensive swamps like Trinity Swamp and notable river features including New Savannah Bluff and Lower Silver Bluff.

Rural life is anchored by a network of historic institutions, from the Downer Institute and Spiderweb School to numerous country churches like Tabernacle Church and Beech Island Church. Transportation is dominated by the convergence of major rail lines, including the Southern Railway and the Georgia Railroad, while the historic Tobacco Road traverses the landscape west of the river. The presence of Sandbar Ferry and the Craig Sawmill reflects a landscape still deeply tied to river navigation and timber resources.