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1958 Map of Eden

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

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Ogeechee River bottomlands and the branching corridors of Black Creek dominate this 1950s landscape where Bulloch, Bryan, and Effingham counties meet. The settlement pattern is defined by the convergence of major rail lines and rural roads, with Blitchton and Meldrim serving as local hubs. The area is dense with community landmarks from the mid-century, including numerous small country churches like Eldora Ch, Olive Branch Ch, and Sand Hill Ch.

Industrial and transit history is visible through the Central of Georgia and Seaboard Air Line railroads, which cut through the piney woods and wetlands. A Silica Quarry near Eden and the presence of several Artesian Wells point to the local resource economy. This survey also preserves the path of the Old Darien Road, providing a clear record of the historic transportation network before modern highway expansion altered the rural character of the Georgia coastal plain.