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1973 Map of Blakely South

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Blakely South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Blakely serves as the focal point for this southern Georgia survey, where the town's expansion meets the rural creek bottoms of Early County. The landscape is defined by its deep network of watercourses, including Sawhatchee Creek, Coheelee Creek, and Blue Creek, which drain the agricultural and timbered lands south of the city. A legacy of community gathering points is evident in the high density of country churches and cemeteries, such as St Johns Ch, Macedonia Ch, and Pineview Ch.

The Central of Georgia railroad cuts through the northwestern corner, providing a link to regional commerce while established crossings like Susian Ford suggest older patterns of travel. Local infrastructure is well-documented, from the Early Mem Hospital and High School in town to the Radio Station (WBBK) and various Trailer Parks on the outskirts. This map preserves a detailed view of the transition from municipal center to the surrounding crossroads settlements of Centerville and Luke.