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1978 Map of Leefield

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Leefield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Ogeechee River carves a wide swampy path along the border of Bulloch and Effingham Counties, defining the eastern edge of this rural landscape. Situated in the coastal plain of Georgia, the area around Leefield is characterized by its agricultural fields and pine forests, interconnected by historical routes like River Road. A significant corridor of local history is marked by the Old Railroad Grade, which once facilitated the transport of timber and farm goods through the region.

Community life centers on several small congregations, including New Hope Ch, Mt Zion Ch, and Jerusalem Ch, each with accompanying cemeteries that provide valuable records for genealogical research. Water plays a central role in the terrain's layout, with Spring Creek, Mill Creek, and Lanes Creek draining into the main river system. Notable local landmarks such as Davis Pond and Walden Branch further illustrate the hydrology that has shaped land use in this part of Bulloch County for generations.