1979 Map of Hazlehurst

About this map

The confluence of the Ocmulgee River and the Oconee River marks the beginning of the Altamaha River in this late-1970s survey of Southeast Georgia. This river system historically served as a vital interior transportation corridor, a role later assumed by the robust rail networks of the Southern, Central of Georgia, and Seaboard Coast Line railroads that converge at Hazlehurst. The landscape is defined by the broad, meandering basins of the Satilla River and Little Satilla River, interspersed with smaller communities such as Lumber City and Baxley. In addition to the established regional centers of Douglas and Nicholls, the map traces industrial infrastructure like the Pine Grove Pipeline, which cuts across the agrarian terrain. This survey reflects a period when traditional river and rail hubs were increasingly supported by regional aviation facilities, including the Baxley Municipal Airport and Bacon County Airport.