2017 Map of Eden

About this map

The Ogeechee River and its expansive wetlands dominate this landscape at the intersection of Bulloch, Bryan, and Effingham Counties. In the years following the mid-century expansion of the regional transportation network, the area maintains its rural character even as Interstate 16 and US Highway 80 bisect the territory near Blitchton. Smaller communities like Eden and Meldrim sit along the eastern edge of the river basin, while Black Creek serves as a hub to the west. Genealogists can identify several local burial grounds, including Blitch Cem, Bird Cem, and Sand Hill Cem, which are scattered among the agricultural plots and forested tracts. The presence of Cypress Lakes Airport and various small water bodies like Gartrell Lake and Haarley Lake illustrate the localized land use in this low-lying Georgia river valley.