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1958 Map of Eden

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Eden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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Ogeechee River and the winding Little Ogeechee River define the eastern wetlands of this Georgia landscape, while the Seaboard Coast Line railroad cuts a diagonal path through the timber and farm country of Bryan and Effingham counties. The settlement pattern is characterized by numerous country churches that anchor the rural communities, including Eldora Ch, Olive Branch Ch, and Sand Hill Ch. A significant concentration of community infrastructure appears near Blitchton, where a water tower and artesian wells supported local needs alongside the Miles Branch Ch.

Industrial activity is noted by the Silica Quarry near Eden, reflecting the area's geological resources. Genealogists will find a wealth of family history markers, from the Bird Cem and Blitch Cem to the Black Creek Sch, which served the families near the swampy reaches of Black Creek. The presence of the Old Darien Road and a Heliport near Sand Hill Cem highlights the mixture of traditional transportation routes and mid-century utility.