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2024 Map of Claxton

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Claxton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Claxton and the neighboring settlements of Hagan and Bellville form a linear corridor of development along the southern reach of this survey, anchored by the Evans County Courthouse. This layout reflects the historical influence of transportation and governance in the region, where communities clustered along primary transit routes. In contrast, the northern portion of the map remains defined by the winding Canoochee River and a dense network of water bodies, including Yarbrough Pond, Beasley Pond, and Rogers Lake.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites throughout the landscape, from the Sikes Chapel Methodist Church Cem in the northeast to the smaller Parker Place Cem near the western border. The presence of numerous family-named landmarks like Shuman Pond and De Loach Pond suggests a long-standing pattern of private land ownership and rural life. The small community of Undine further highlights the scattered nature of early Georgia settlements away from the primary municipal hubs.