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2014 Map of Claxton

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Claxton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Canoochee River winds southeast through Evans County, serving as a primary geographic anchor for the adjacent communities of Claxton, Hagan, and Bellville. This 2014 survey captures a landscape defined by its rural heritage and water-rich terrain, where numerous family-named ponds and lakes like Rogers Lake, Shuman Pond, and Varnadoe Lake dot the countryside. The presence of several historic burial grounds, including Wilbanks-Brewton Cem and Sikes Chapel Cem, provides significant value for genealogical researchers tracing family ties near the Tatinall Co and Evans Co boundary.

Industrial and transportation infrastructure is centered along the Us-280 corridor, linking the neighboring towns. Local landmarks such as the Claxton-Evans County Airport and river crossings like Brewton Bridge and Hendrix Bridge illustrate the modern connectivity of this classic Georgia river-basin region. The map also records smaller settlements such as Undine and various named drainages like Cedar Cr and Big Br, reflecting the area's intricate hydrological network.