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1980 Map of Bladen

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Bladen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Turtle River and the Little Satilla River define the watery character of this coastal Georgia landscape, where extensive wetland systems like White Oak Swamp and Turtle River Swamp dominate the terrain. This 1980s orthophotomap composite reveals a network of rural settlements including Bladen, Georgetown, and Brookman, often connected by functionally named routes such as Shingle Mill Road, Tram Road, and Causeway Road.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant landmarks recorded, such as New Zion Ch, Magnolia Ch, and the Higginbotham Cem near the eastern boundary. The southern portion of the quadrangle shows the transition toward the marshy islands and river forks, featuring Gowrie Island and the small settlement of Glencoe. The presence of a Lookout Tower and the crossing of Telephone Road suggest the infrastructure of the late 20th-century coastal plains.