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1958 Map of Dorchester

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

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Seaboard Air Line Railroad and Atlantic Coast Line intersect the landscape of Liberty County in this mid-century survey, defining a network of small settlements and rural institutions. Midway and Dorchester stand as central hubs, supported by the Dorchester Cooperative Center and Liberty County High Sch. The region is heavily shaped by its coastal hydrology, with the Jerico River and Gress River winding through vast wetlands like Baker Swamp and Haunes Swamp.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from the Tidewater Experimental Station in the north to numerous rural sanctuaries including St James Ch, Ebenezer Ch, and St Peter Ch. The prevalence of named artesian wells across the quadrangle suggests a high reliance on groundwater for the community and its agriculture. Old transit routes like Sunbury Road connect these points of interest, providing a clear view of the area's social and economic geography before major modern development.