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1970 Map of Baxley NE

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Baxley NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The winding Altamaha River serves as the dividing line between Toombs and Appling counties, anchoring a landscape defined by riverside settlements and rural community hubs. In the northwest, the riverfront hamlet of English Eddy is supported by the English Eddy Church and its namesake cemetery, while the nearby Smith Cash landmark points to early local commerce. Industrial development is evident near the powerplant and Substa, contrasting with the numerous family and community landmarks like Old Campground Cemetery and Griner Cemetery that populate the surrounding woodlands.

Local education and religious life are well-documented through sites such as the Altamaha School and a high density of country churches, including Oak Grove Church, Mizpah Church, and Asbury Church. The terrain transitions from the low-lying wetlands of Cobb Creek and Grace Branch to more distinctive landmarks such as Falling Rocks along the river bluff. These details preserve the mid-century layout of the Georgia coastal plain before modern infrastructure further altered the river corridor.