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1973 Map of Irwinville

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Irwinville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Jefferson Davis Memorial State Park serves as a significant historical landmark in this region of South Georgia, marking the site where the Confederate president was captured. The surrounding landscape is defined by the winding Alapaha River and a dense network of water bodies, including the recreation-focused Crystal Lake with its adjacent Crystal Lake Airpark and Campgrounds. These features, alongside Big Bend Lake and Tenmile Trail Lake, suggest a mid-century shift toward seasonal tourism and outdoor leisure.

Local settlement patterns are centered around Irwinville and Lands Crossroads, where rural life is anchored by several community landmarks. Genealogists may find value in the locations of Ebenezer Cem and Oak Grove Cem, while the inclusion of Turner Lake Ford, Walker Ford, and Flat Ford highlights the persistence of traditional river crossings. The presence of a Lookout Tower and various resource extraction sites like a Sandpit and Gravel Pit illustrate the intersection of forestry management and local industry during the early 1970s.