1948 Map of Blythe

About this map

Blythe sits at the junction of several historic thoroughfares, including the Louisville Road and Keysville Road, serving as a central point of settlement along the border of Richmond and Burke counties. The landscape is heavily influenced by the presence of the Fort Gordon Military Reservation, which occupies the northern third of the map. This military presence contrasts with the traditional rural life evidenced by numerous country churches such as Spring Grove Church and Brown Grove Church. The Central of Georgia railroad cuts through the terrain, connecting small hubs like Ellwood to the larger region. Local family history is preserved in several small burial grounds, including Saxon Cemetery and Rachels Cemetery, while the economy is tied to the numerous water bodies like Lower Leitner Pond and Union Mill Pond.