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1956 Map of Doerun

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Doerun
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Georgia Northern and Georgia Ashburn and Camilla railroads intersect in the late 1950s at Bridgeboro, forming a vital transportation hub for this agricultural landscape. To the southeast, the town of Doerun serves as a primary population center, surrounded by a dense network of country churches and community schools. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Ochlockonee River and its tributaries, including Okapilco Creek and Warrior Creek, which carved the drainage patterns that dictated early settlement.

Local genealogy is well-represented through family-named landmarks like Parker Cem and Parkerville, alongside numerous rural institutions such as Beulah Grove Ch, Mitchell Grove Sch, and New Minton Ch. The presence of the Spanish United Veterans Memorial Highway cutting through Gantis and Pritchetts highlights the mid-century transition toward modern automotive travel while preserving the names of older crossroads like Alfords and Tempy.