2014 Map of Blackshear West

About this map

Blackshear and its western rural surroundings are defined by the winding course of the Satilla River along the southwestern border and the Alabaha River to the northeast. This 2014 survey captures a landscape where agriculture and small communities are deeply connected to the intricate network of local waterways, including Hacklebarney Cr and Baxter Br. The settlement pattern is anchored by the historic rail-and-road center of Blackshear, extending out toward Homestead and Youman. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds documented here, such as Rehobeth Cem, Sweat Cem, and the Ben James Cem. The map illustrates a developed road system transitioning from traditional routes like Old Alma Rd and Peacock Dairy Rd to modern state corridors, reflecting the area's ongoing role as a South Georgia transit hub between Pierce Co and Ware Co.