1971 Map of Denton

About this map

Denton serves as the primary hub of this South Georgia landscape, situated where the Central of Georgia railroad cuts a straight diagonal across the terrain. The map captures a rural environment defined by its water systems and early 1970s land use, with small settlements like Brooker and Lehigh marking the points of human activity. The topography is influenced by a dense network of waterways, including Whitehead Creek, Hog Creek, and the prominent Hurricane Creek, which drain the low-lying areas. Cultural sites such as Wilcox Cemetery and local congregations like Burkett Church and Pineview Church provide critical anchor points for genealogists and local historians. This era shows the clear demarcation between Jeff Davis and Coffee County, illustrating the jurisdictional boundaries that shaped the region's development.