1893 Map of Elberton

About this map

The Savannah River forms the central spine of this late 19th-century survey, defining the border between Georgia and South Carolina. This was a river-centric landscape of ferry crossings and industrial vitality before the massive reservoir projects of the mid-20th century permanently altered the valley. Dozens of family-named islands such as Derris Island, Heard Island, and Paris Island dot the river's course, while Craft Mill and Adams Mill highlight the importance of water power to the local economy.