1919 Map of Egypt

About this map

Springfield and the surrounding piney woods of Effingham County are captured here just after the Great War, revealing a landscape defined by its river landings and expanding railroad network. The Ogeechee River forms the western boundary, dotted with transit points like Taylor Landing and Alderman Landing, while the crossing at Cone Bridge links the area to Bulloch County. This era shows the height of the local rail economy, as lines like the Central of Georgia and the Savannah and Atlanta connect timber and agricultural hubs such as Guyton, Egypt, and Pineora. Interspersed between these rail towns are numerous community anchors, including Shiloh School and Corinth Church, marking the rural social centers of early 20th-century Georgia before the widespread adoption of modern highways.