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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 defines the heart of this 1921 survey, winding through a complex of oxbows and backwaters that separate Richmond County, Georgia, from Aiken County, South Carolina. The city of Augusta dominates the northwest corner, serving as a hub for major rail lines including the Southern RR and Georgia RR. Beyond the urban grid, the landscape reveals a series of distinct riverine features like Horseshoe Lake, Island Lake, and the notable New Savannah Bluff, which speak to the area's long-standing relationship with the river's shifting path.

Rural communities and educational landmarks are scattered throughout the South Carolina side, including the Downer Institute and uniquely named sites like Spiderweb School and Freetown School. Historic river crossings and landings, such as Sandbar Ferry and Grays Landing, appear alongside family-named terrain like Whites Mound and Barney Bluff. These details, combined with the presence of Tobacco Road and numerous country churches like Hazel Grove Church, offer a comprehensive look at the social and economic geography of the central Savannah River valley during the early twentieth century.