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2014 Map of Kildare

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Kildare
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Newington and Kildare anchor this Georgia landscape near the winding border with South Carolina. The geography is defined by the heavy influence of the Savannah River, which forms the northeastern boundary and includes the notable Hudson Ferry Reach. Moving away from the river, the terrain transitions into a complex system of creeks and wetlands, such as Devils Br and Runs Br, which feed into local landmarks like Meldrim Millpond and Wilsons Pond.

Genealogists will find interest in the scattered burial sites across the Screven and Effingham county lines, including Eneck Cem, Coursey Cem, and Dugger Cem. The transport network shows a mix of older thoroughfares like Old Dixie Hwy N and Hudson Ferry Rd, alongside modern corridors like Ga-21. This 2014 survey documents a rural region where historical river-based routes have evolved into a grid of county roads serving small communities like Oaky.