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1916 Map of Irwinton

Name: 1916 Topographic Map of Irwinton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Irwinton serves as the focal point for this survey of Wilkinson County, situated amidst a landscape defined by the winding Oconee River and the prominent Beech Ridge. The 1916 landscape reveals a rural economy dependent on waterway crossings and rail transport, with the Central of Georgia railroad connecting the settlements of McIntyre and Toomsboro. Along the creek branches and ridges, numerous small schools like Hazelino School and Poplar Head School are spaced frequently, indicating a dispersed but organized community structure.

Local commerce and genealogy are anchored by family-named landmarks such as Goldens Mill, Bloodworths Store, and Fowlers Store. The presence of several distinct churches, including Poplar Spring (Church) and Myrtle Spring Church, alongside landmarks like Johns Bridge, provides a clear view of the social and physical geography of central Georgia before modern highways altered these traditional patterns of travel and trade.