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1971 Map of Crawley

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Crawley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Crawley and the nearby siding of Bolen anchor this Southeast Georgia landscape at the junction of three counties. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad cuts a diagonal path through the southwestern corner, reflecting the historic importance of rail transport for the local timber and agricultural economy. The terrain is defined by a dense network of blackwater drainages, including Hurricane Creek and Little Hurricane Creek, which feed into the extensive swampy lowlands that characterize the region.

Rural community life is evident in the numerous country churches and family burial grounds scattered across the quadrangle. Genealogists can identify landmarks such as Old Pine Grove Ch, Elizabeth Chapel, and the Lee Chapel Cem. The map also captures the complex political geography of the area, showing the Indefinite Boundary where Bacon, Pierce, and Ware counties meet amidst the wetlands and pine forests.