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1972 Map of Kirkland

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Kirkland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Kirkland and Leliaton serve as the primary human anchors in this South Georgia landscape, situated along the CSX railroad corridor. The terrain is defined by a complex network of wetlands and water bodies, most notably the expansive Roundabout Swamp which is bisected by an extensive series of ditches. These drainage efforts reflect the intersection of the natural environment with local agricultural and timber management practices typical of Atkinson County.

Community life is centered around several rural houses of worship, including Antioch Ch, Crossroads Ch, and Bethel Ch. Water is a constant presence, from the managed waters of the Kirkland Millpond to the natural depressions of Hog Creek Bay, Dark Bay, and Camp Bay. The northern portion of the map features a Lookout Tower, a critical landmark for monitoring the surrounding pine forests and swampy lowlands that characterize this portion of the coastal plain.