1955 Map of Chennault

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The Clark Hill Reservoir dominates this mid-1950s landscape, illustrating the transformative impact of mid-century water management on the Georgia-South Carolina border. As the reservoir filled following the completion of the dam, it redefined the confluence of the Broad River and the Savannah River, creating a complex system of inlets and peninsulas where agricultural land once stood. Small communities like Chennault and Graball are captured during this transitional era, positioned near the rising shoreline.