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2014 Map of Nankin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Nankin stands at the heart of this coastal plain landscape, where the winding course of the Withlacoochee River forms a natural boundary between Brooks and Lowndes counties. This riverine geography is punctuated by significant local landmarks like Godwin Bluff and various water bodies including Fearnside Lake and Montgomery Pond. The presence of several historic burial sites, such as Redland Cem and the Wade Cem, provides valuable points of reference for genealogists tracking early families in the region.

Southward, the map reaches the Georgia-Florida state line, where the terrain transitions toward Madison County. The intricate network of local roads, including Knights Ferry Rd and Old Madison Rd, suggests a legacy of traditional transport routes connecting rural farmsteads. Central to the community's history is the Columbia Primitive Baptist Church Cem, serving as a cultural anchor for the area surrounding the Nankin settlement.