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1981 Map of Cordele

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Cordele
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Lake Blackshear and the Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park anchor the western edge of this South Georgia landscape, where the Flint River flows through Crisp and Worth counties. This 1981 survey reveals a region defined by its agricultural research and extensive rail network, including the Georgia Southern and Florida and the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad which intersect at major transit hubs. To the south, the University of Georgia Research Center sits near Sylvester, highlighting the area's importance to the state's agricultural economy.

Waterways like the Ocmulgee River and Alapaha River drain the eastern reaches, feeding a landscape dotted with ponds and small lakes like Bowens Mill Pond and Crystal Lake. Traditional communities such as Ashburn, Fitzgerald, and Ocilla serve as local centers, while smaller landings and strips like St Regis Landing Strip provide glimpses into the regional infrastructure before the turn of the 21st century.