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1972 Map of Kirkland

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Kirkland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Roundabout Swamp dominates the central landscape of this Atkinson County region, illustrating the intricate hydrology of the Georgia coastal plain in the early 1970s. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad serves as the primary east-west corridor, connecting the small settlements of Kirkland and Leliaton. This rail infrastructure, typical of the era's rural economy, is flanked by several community anchors, including Antioch Ch, Sunnyside Ch, and Bethel Ch.

The presence of varied water bodies like Kirkland Millpond, Hog Creek Bay, and Little Red Bluff Creek suggests a landscape shaped by slow-moving drainage systems and seasonal wetlands. A Lookout Tower positioned in the northwest and numerous jeep trails through the wooded areas indicate a region managed for timber or forestry. This survey provides a clear view of the rural township structure before modern development altered these traditional Southern agricultural and rail-oriented patterns.