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2024 Map of Canoochee

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Canoochee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Canoochee anchors this modern topographic perspective of Emanuel County, where a intricate network of creeks defines the rural landscape. The topography is shaped by the southern flow of Big Long Creek and Little Long Creek, which feed into the larger drainage systems of the Georgia coastal plain. The distribution of family and community landmarks, such as the Durden Farm Pond and numerous burial grounds including Bishops Chapel Cem and Sand Hill Cem, reflects a deep-rooted agricultural heritage.

Transport routes like Noonday Church Rd and Johnson Grove Church Rd connect scattered residences and religious sites. The map documents the persistent layout of these rural corridors, providing a detailed view of the area as it exists today. Prominent waterways such as Fifteenmile Creek and Little Canoochee Creek remain central to the geography, marking the low-lying basins that separate the gently rising ridge lines where most development and church sites, such as Long Creek Church, are situated.