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1920 Map of Meldrim

Name: 1920 Topographic Map of Meldrim
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1920
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1920

About this map

Ogeechee River serves as the central artery for this reconnaissance survey, defining the boundaries between Bryan, Effingham, and Chatham counties. The landscape is characterized by extensive wetlands like Walloun Swamp and a dense network of early 20th-century transportation routes. Major rail lines, including the Central of Georgia R.R. and the Seaboard Air Line R.R., intersect at junctions like Meldrim, illustrating the era's reliance on rail for moving timber and agricultural goods.

Settlement patterns reveal small, scattered communities such as Clyde, Eden, and Bloomingdale, often clustered near these rail corridors or along historical wagon roads like Dublin Road and Louisville Road. Local heritage is anchored by landmarks such as Zion Church, Miller Chapel, and the curious Art Well near the southern bend of Clyde Creek. The map provides a detailed view of the coastal plain's geography before significant modern development altered the river's surroundings.