2011 Map of Drayton

About this map

Drayton and its surrounding wetlands sit at the heart of this landscape where the Flint River transitions into the upper reaches of Lake Blackshear. The map reveals a rural Georgia topography defined by complex water systems, including the meandering Turkey Creek and Pennahatchee Creek, which feed into the reservoir. This hydrology has historically shaped movement through Dooly County, as evidenced by the Luther Storey Bridge crossing the river and several bluffs like Pennys Bluff and Danville Bluff that overlook the swampy bottoms. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, such as Macedonia Cemetery, Collier Cemetery, and Springhill Cemetery. The presence of landmarks like Whisky Island and Smokehouse Point suggests a long history of local lore and seasonal activity along the river’s edge, while the grid of unpaved roads like Slosheye Trl connects the scattered homesteads of this agricultural region.