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1972 Map of Drayton

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Drayton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Lake Blackshear and the winding Flint River dominate this 1970s landscape, marking the convergence of Dooly, Sumter, and Crisp Counties. The map reveals a complex riverine environment where the water gives way to distinct features like Whisky Island, the Glory Hole, and Parkers Slough. These swampy lowlands are contrasted by the established rural communities on higher ground, centered around Drayton and Lilly.

Social and spiritual life in this era is anchored by several local landmarks, including Drayton Ch, Macedonia Ch, and Shady Grove Ch. The transport network is defined by the Luther Storey Bridge crossing the river and a small Landing Strip to the south. Further inland, the terrain is cut by numerous watercourses such as Pennahatchee Creek and Turkey Creek, illustrating the well-watered agricultural character of the Georgia plains before modern intensive development.