2024 Map of Burtons Ferry Landing

About this map

The Savannah River defines the eastern boundary of this Georgia and South Carolina borderland, where the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge preserves the bottomlands of the lower river basin. Historically significant for river transport, Burtons Ferry Landing marks a vital crossing point between Screven and Allendale counties. The landscape is a network of slow-moving water and seasonal wetlands, including Wade Lake Number One, Wade Lake Number Two, and Millhaven Pond, all tied to the drainage of Beaverdam Creek and Rocky Creek. Near the settlement of Millhaven, the map reveals a history of local community life through sites like the Bethel Brick United Methodist Church Cem and the Meek Cem. These landmarks, alongside the historic Oglethorpe Trl, illustrate the transition from early river-based economy to modern conservation and land management.