2018 Map of Bleecker

About this map

The Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge spans the northern reaches of this landscape near Salem, serving as a focal point for local history in Lee County. This area is defined by a dense network of tributaries including Wacoochee Cr, Dunken Cr, and Little Uchee Creek that carve through the terrain. Small settlements like Shotwell, Bleecker, and Motts are linked by a complex grid of county roads, showing a rural community structure that persists alongside larger hubs like Smiths Station. Historical researchers can identify several local burial grounds, such as Concord Cem, Stroud Cem, and the Antioch Cem near Prince Crossroads. The southern portion of the map features Moffits Mill and Hubbard Lake, highlighting a landscape where water resources have long influenced local industry and settlement patterns.