2020 Map of Drayton

About this map

Drayton serves as the focal point of this landscape where the borders of Dooly, Sumter, and Crisp Counties converge. The topography is defined by the complex water systems feeding into the northern reaches of Lake Blackshear, including the Gleaton-Johnson Slough and Turkey Creek. Near the riverbanks, distinctive landmarks such as Danville Bluff and Penny's Bluff rise above the wetlands, while Whisky Island and the evocatively named Glory Hole sit within the southern aquatic expanse. Local history is anchored by several rural burial grounds, including Macedonia Cem, Collier Cem, and Springhill Cem. Transportation patterns are marked by the Luther Storey Bridge crossing the Flint River, connecting the agricultural lands and scattered creek drainages like Pennahatchee Cr and Lime Creek. The map illustrates a typical South Georgia riverine environment where managed waterways and traditional rural settlements coexist.