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2014 Map of Lax

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Satilla River meanders across this rural landscape where the boundaries of Coffee, Atkinson, Irwin, and Berrien counties meet. Central to the area is the settlement of Bridgetown, situated near the river's path, while the community of Lax occupies the northwestern corner. This territory is defined by its extensive drainage network, including Braswell Cr and Pudding Cr, and the significant wetland area of Dark Bay in the southeast.

Family history is deeply rooted in the numerous scattered burial grounds such as Vickers Cem, Joseph Carver Cem, and Nolan Cem. The road network, featuring routes like Ga-90 and HWY 158, connects these small communities and isolated farmsteads. Significant local landmarks like Paulk Lake and the Willacoochee River further delineate the region, reflecting a land use pattern dominated by small-scale agriculture and the natural hydrology of south Georgia.