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2011 Map of Blackshear East

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Blackshear East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Alabaha River meanders through the landscape east of Blackshear, defining a terrain of wetland branches and rural settlements. This 2011 survey illustrates a community deeply rooted in its local geography, with numerous family and community burial grounds such as Strickland Cemetery, Smith Cemetery, and Browns Cemetery scattered across the countryside. The presence of the Lakeview Country Club and its associated Lakeview Country Club Lake near the town center indicates established recreation, while the Forestry-Strip Airport to the northeast points to the region's industrial connection to timber resources.

Water plays a central role in the geography here, with Otter Creek and the Satilla River flanking the southern and eastern reaches. Smaller water bodies like Walker Mill Pond and names like Money Hole Rd suggest a history of local industry and folklore. The settlement patterns at Owen and Otter Creek are connected by a network of local routes, including Old River Rd and Voight Bridge Rd, which follow the natural contours of the river basin.