1918 Map of Everett City

About this map

The Altamaha River winds through a dense landscape of islands and hammocks, including Jasmine Island and Gambers Island, as it defines the early 20th-century geography of this Georgia coastal region. The map reveals a complex web of industrial and transportation infrastructure, marked by a massive Sawmill and numerous Tramroads used for timber extraction from the Buffalo Swamp. A trio of major rail lines—the Seaboard Air Line, Southern, and Atlantic Coast Line—converge here, facilitating the movement of people and goods through stations like Grangerville Sta and sidings such as Hunters Siding. Settlements like Mt Pleasant and Thalmann serve as focal points for rural life, supported by local institutions like the Union Industrial School and Hopewell School. Public access to the river is noted by several landings, including Opossum Landing and Holland Landing, emphasizing the importance of waterway travel alongside the emerging Post Road.