2015 Map of Harleston

About this map

Old Americus and Popetown sit within a landscape defined by the winding tributaries of the Black Creek basin. The area is characterized by a low-lying network of swampy drainages and sloughs, including Black Creek Slough, Camp Ground Slough, and John Goff Slough, which weave between the small communities of Wade and Harleston. Family names are deeply etched into the geography through numerous rural cemeteries such as Steede Cem, Oak Grove Cem, and Bethany Cem, alongside dozens of named roads like Coyt Brooks Rd and Jodie Baxter Rd. The presence of Parkers Island and lakes like Sally Lake and Wilson Lake highlights the importance of the local waterway system in Jackson County. This survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure and land divisions between Township 3 South and Township 5 South during the early 21st century.