2017 Map of Lake Park

About this map

Lake Park serves as the central hub of this South Georgia landscape, where a dense cluster of lakes and ponds defines the local geography. The area's transit and development follow the Georgia Southern and Florida RR, which runs alongside Old US Hwy 41 S, connecting the settlements of Dasher, Twin Lakes, and Melrose. This corridor highlights the region's historical reliance on rail and road for transporting timber or agricultural goods. To the east, the terrain becomes more aqueous as the Alapahoochee River and Mud Swamp dominate the borderlands between Lowndes and Echols counties. Significant water bodies like Ocean Pond, Long Pond, and Clayton Lake are surrounded by a network of local roads and family-named landmarks. The map also records essential community sites for genealogists, including Hickory Grove Cem, Lake Park Cem, and Corinth Ch.