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1977 Map of Hastings Fish Pond

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Hastings Fish Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Alapaha River meanders through the heart of this landscape, forming a complex boundary where Berrien, Atkinson, and Lanier counties converge. This 1970s survey captures a rural South Georgia environment defined by numerous cypress bays and riverine lakes, including Round Lake, Half Moon Lake, and Stewart Lake. The settlement pattern is largely agricultural, anchored by community landmarks such as Patten and a network of country churches like Poplar Springs Ch and Bethel Ch.

Interpreting the landscape reveals a heavy reliance on timber and water resources, evidenced by the numerous named wetlands like Phoeba Bay and Steve Bay that punctuate the pine-covered lowlands. Higher ground is often marked by family-named features such as Parkers Bluff or developed sites like Hastings Fish Pond. The presence of several Jeep Trails and Private Roads suggest an area deeply integrated with private land management and forestry practices during the late 20th century.