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1958 Map of Deans Crossing

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Deans Crossing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Deans Crossing sits at a geographic crossroads in South Georgia, where the boundary between Tattnall County and Evans County follows the winding path of Beards Creek. The landscape in the late 1950s is defined by small agricultural settlements and a dense network of spiritual and educational landmarks. Local history and genealogy are anchored by numerous family cemeteries, such as Hammock Cem and Smith Cem, and rural congregations including Rehovah Ch and Harmony Ch.

Transport patterns reflect an era of transition, with the prominent Old Railroad Grade and the Old Reidsville Savannah Rd cutting through the terrain. The presence of Midway Sch and the community at Jennie suggest a decentralized but active rural society. Water features like Gartrell Lake, Daniels Pond, and Canoochee Creek provide the primary natural boundaries for the farms and timberlands of the coastal plain.