1973 Map of Colemans Lake

About this map

The Ogeechee River defines the eastern boundary of this landscape where the borders of Emanuel, Burke, and Jefferson counties meet. In the early 1970s, the area retained a strong rural character anchored by small communities like Midville, Summertown, and Cross and Green. The river's edge is marked by notable landmarks such as Franklins Bluff and Seven Cypresses, while the interior is dotted with numerous rural congregations and resting places, including Lambs Chapel, Piney Grove Ch, and Colemans Cem. Transportation history is evident through the path of the Central of Georgia railroad and sections of Old Railroad Grade, which sit alongside historic transit routes like Savannah Road. The hydrological network is further defined by Clear Spring Creek and Daniels Mill Creek, feeding into larger bodies like McGars Pond and the namesake Colemans Lake.