2020 Map of Folkston

About this map

Traders Hill stands as a prominent historical landmark overlooking the bend of the Saint Marys River, where the Georgia and Florida state line follows the winding water. This area of Charlton County is characterized by a dense network of family and community burial grounds, including Bethel Cem, Sardis Cem, and Neeley Cem, reflecting the deep roots of the local population. The map illustrates the transition from the organized street grids of Homeland and the county seat at Folkston, which hosts the Charlton County Courthouse, to the more dispersed rural settlements like Paxton. The Csx Transportation rail line runs north-south through the heart of these communities, paralleling the older river-based geography. To the south, the Saint Marys River State Trail highlights the importance of the river corridor for both transportation and regional heritage.