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1968 Map of Needmore

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Needmore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The settlement of Needmore sits at the heart of this landscape, positioned along Route 94 where the road bisects the wetlands of southern Georgia. This late 1960s environment is defined by an intricate network of water and swamp, from the broad Cowhouse Bay to the winding Suwannee River that traces the southern border. The map documents a rural economy rooted in the swampy interior, evidenced by named locations like Pierce Camp, Weatherington Camp, and the riverside Log Landing.

Evidence of earlier infrastructure remains visible through the Old Railroad Grade and numerous crossings such as Mattox Ford and Double Bridges. The geography is deeply segmented by local branches, including July Mill Branch and Twomile Branch, while the spiritual and social center for residents is marked by Bethel Ch near the banks of Woodpecker Creek. These details reflect a way of life oriented around the river and the vast timberlands of the Clinch and Echols County line.