1970 Map of Covena

About this map

Covena and the small settlements of Norristown and Gillis Springs anchor this portion of the rural Georgia coastal plain, situated along the border of Emanuel and Treutlen counties. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Ohoopee River and its many tributaries, including Spring Branch, Reedy Creek, and Pendleton Creek, which feeds into Wildwood Lake. Evidence of the region's former infrastructure is visible in the Old Railroad Grade running through the northern sector. The map serves as a detailed record of local genealogy and community life, marking numerous rural sanctuaries like Thigpen Chapel, Holtons Chapel, and Boiling Springs Ch. Family history is deeply rooted in the land here, indicated by widely scattered burial sites such as Wilkes Cem, Stewart Cem, and the solitary Phillips Grave.