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1920 Map of Millen

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

USGS Topo · Published 1920

About this map

The Ogeechee river valley and the growing rail junction of Millen define this landscape just after World War I. Located at the intersection of the Central of Georgia and the Georgia and Florida railroads, Millen serves as a focal point for a rural agricultural region stretching across Jenkins, Burke, and Screven counties. To the north, Old Fort Lawton and Magnolia Spring provide historical and geographical anchors, while the countryside is dotted with a dense network of neighborhood institutions.

Genealogists will find an exceptional density of named rural schools and churches, such as Walker Academy, Needful School, and Wards Grove Church. The map details the transition between established settlements like Sardis and Old Sardis, reflecting shifts in local community centers. Along the waterways, industry is represented by sites like Braggs Mill and Brinson Millpond, illustrating the era's reliance on creek-side processing for the local economy.