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1973 Map of Edison

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Edison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The agricultural hub of Edison anchors this southwest Georgia survey, showing the town's layout alongside the Seaboard Coast Line railroad. The landscape is defined by the broad, low-lying drainage of Pachitla Creek and its many tributaries, including Little Creek and Neals Creek. These waterways create a distinct pattern of wetlands and wooded corridors that separate the upland farms.

Genealogists and local historians can find numerous rural landmarks, such as Pine Island Ch, Salem Ch, and Tennelle Chapel. The map also captures smaller communities like Dickey and Turman, and provides specific locations for the Co High Sch and several family or community burial grounds including Pachitla Cem and Regan Cem. Evidence of mid-century infrastructure is visible near the town center, from the Sewage Disposal facility to the Lookout Tower and nearby Golf Course.