1920 Map of Glennville

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The Altamaha River winds along the southwestern boundary of this 1918-1919 survey, defining a landscape of cypress swamps and river crossings. This era shows the critical transition from river-based transport to regional roads and timber rail, marked by the Beards Bluff Ferry and the Lumber R R. The rural character of Tattnall and Liberty Counties is reflected in the dense network of local schoolhouses that served dispersed farming families, including Rye Patch School, Persimmon Grove School, and Ella Grove School. Small community hubs like Glennville and Mendes are connected by early transit routes such as the Georgia Coast and Piedmont Road. Inland, the terrain is characterized by intricate water systems like Beards Creek and Watermelon Creek, which shaped the placement of early crossings like Halls Bridge and Long Point Bridge.