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1918 Map of Jesup

Name: 1918 Topographic Map of Jesup
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1918
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1918

About this map

Jesup serves as a vital rail hub in this 1917 survey, situated at the convergence of the Southern Ry, Atlantic Coast Line, and Georgia Coast and Piedmont RR. This density of infrastructure highlights the area's role in the regional timber and agricultural economy during the early twentieth century. Beyond the rail lines, the landscape is defined by the vast wetlands of the Altamaha River basin, including Vinzant Swamp and Penholoway Swamp.

A network of rural institutions provides a clear picture of early Georgia settlement patterns, with numerous local education centers like Red Hill School and Kicklighter School serving scattered farming communities. Significant river landmarks such as Oglethorpe Bluff and Linden Bluff mark the high ground along the Altamaha, while smaller settlements like Doctortown and Redland PO Nesbitt Sta indicate established postal and freight stops along the tracks.