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2011 Map of Groveland

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Groveland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Groveland and Reka anchor the southern portion of this landscape, situated along the east-west transit corridor that passes through Southward. The terrain is defined by a complex drainage network where Luke Swamp and its various branches, including Ash Branch and Futch Branch, weave between rural holdings. These watercourses likely dictated early road placement and settlement patterns, seen in the winding paths of Old Donaldson School Rd and Backwood Rd.

Genealogical interest is found in family-named landmarks like Mitchell Forks and Statesborough, alongside several community burial grounds such as Beautiful Zion Cemetery, Red Hill Cemetery, and Lawrence Cemetery. The presence of the Pembroke Post Office in the lower corner serves as a primary civic marker for this region of Bryan County. The northern boundary is shaped by Simmons Pond and Boggy Branch, illustrating a rural Georgia environment where agriculture and forestry infrastructure are deeply integrated with the natural wetlands.