1977 Map of Chastain

About this map

The Ochlockonee River and Little River converge in this corner of South Georgia, defining a landscape marked by rural creek bottomlands and scattered agricultural settlements during the mid-1970s. The boundary between Colquitt Co and Thomas Co bisects the area, with the community of Chastain serving as a central landmark near the river crossing. The map reveals a dense network of country churches that anchored local life, including Mt Zion Ch and Union Hill Ch. The presence of White Cem and the small settlement at Bannister provide specific points of interest for those researching family history in these rural districts. Traditional land use is evident through the numerous fence and field lines recorded from aerial photography, alongside historic water features like Lukes Pond and the crossing at Rocky Ford Bridge.