1955 Map of Chennault

About this map

Clarks Hill Lake and the Savannah River dominate this landscape on the border of Georgia and South Carolina, reflecting a mid-century period of significant hydrological change. The inundation of the river valley created an intricate shoreline of fingers and inlets, surrounding high ground where small communities like Chennault and Graball remain. Cultural landmarks like Spring Grove Ch and Mt Pleasant Ch are situated among the ridges, while the Bobby Brown State Park occupies a prominent peninsula where the Broad River meets the Savannah. The map documents late-20th-century developments in purple, including a landing strip and several new structures near New Tabernacle Sch Ch. This convergence of natural forest land, such as the Sumter National Forest, and modern water management reveals a region transitioning from traditional rural settlements to a recreational and conservation-focused landscape.