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1920 Map of Hilltonia

Name: 1920 Topographic Map of Hilltonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1920
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1920

About this map

The Savannah and Atlanta Railroad cuts through the heart of this landscape, anchoring the settlement at Hilltonia and providing a vital commercial link during the late 1910s. This agricultural and riverine region is defined by the winding course of Beaverdam Creek and its many crossings, including Hyltonia Bridge and Jacksonboro Bridge. Along the eastern edge, the Savannah River serves as a natural boundary, featuring historic points of transit such as Burtons Ferry and Jacobson Landing.

Local life is recorded through a dense network of country schools and churches that served dispersed rural families. Researchers will find numerous named institutions, from St Paul School in the north to Buck Creek Church in the south. The presence of Mills Store and Caves Store indicates small commercial hubs that once served as neighborhood gathering points between the larger tracts of the Millhaven area and the Screven County border.