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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

The boundary between Tattnall County and Evans County is defined by a network of creeks and small family-named ponds in this mid-century landscape. Small rural communities like Deans Crossing and Midway anchor the area, which is characterized by numerous country churches such as Union Ch and Tar City Ch. The presence of several family-owned sites, including Hammock Cem, Smith Cem, and Kennedy Cem, provides significant value for genealogical research, pinpointing the locations of early area residents.

An old railroad grade cuts across the terrain, indicating the historical path of transport that once moved through these timberlands and farms. Waterways like Bull Creek and Beards Creek dominate the drainage patterns, feeding into the Canoochee River at the eastern edge. Local landmarks such as Daniels Pond and Durrence Pond highlight the importance of small water bodies in this Georgia coastal plain setting before modern suburban expansion.