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1974 Map of Dexter

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Dexter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The town of Dexter serves as the central hub of this Georgia landscape, situated where several local routes and an Old Railroad Grade converge. This 1974 survey reveals a rural network defined by its small crossroads and family-named watercourses, such as Gin House Br and Scooter Route Branch. The map records numerous community landmarks significant to local genealogy, including St Lukes Cem, Beulah Hill Ch, and the Alligood Cem near the eastern boundary.

Water management and local transportation are evidenced by features like the Sewage Disposal Pond and several named crossings, including Bee Tree Hole Bridge and Spring Haven Bridge. The terrain is characterized by a dense system of creeks and branches, with Stitchihatchie Creek and Rocky Creek winding through the countryside. These features, along with smaller settlements like Kewanee and Five Points, illustrate the agricultural and community structure of Laurens County during the mid-1970s.