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1972 Map of China Hill

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of China Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Ocmulgee River meanders through a broad, low-lying floodplain, defining the border between Telfair and Ben Hill counties. This 1970s landscape is characterized by its intricate river bends and significant marshlands, punctuated by elevated terrain such as Yellow Bluff and Red Bluff. Historical river crossings are noted by the Lampkins Old Field Ferry (Site), marking a transition from older river-dependent travel to the more modern road network that services the rural community of China Hill.

Local life is centered around numerous country churches and family burial grounds, providing significant detail for genealogical research. Named landmarks like Wesley Chapel, Bethel Ch, and Blockhouse Ch are scattered across the uplands. Significant drainage systems, including Mill Creek, Boney Creek, and the various prongs of Sturgeon Creek, carve through the landscape, while the presence of a Lookout Tower and Radio Tower indicates the utility and oversight of the region's timber and communication sectors.