1966 Map of Newell

About this map

Trail Ridge and the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp define this Charlton County landscape, where the Atlantic Coast Line railroad dictates the pattern of settlement. Small rail-stop communities like Uptonville, Newell, and Mattox are spaced along the tracks, interspersed with loading points such as Cypress Siding and Burch Siding. The map reveals the intricate drainage of the swamp fringe, where Spanish Creek and its namesake branch wind through a series of named islands, including Sandy and Rabbit. Local life is anchored by rural landmarks like Sand Hill Ch and Grace Chapel, while the Winokur Lookout Tower and a Radio Tower rise above the dense thickets and valleys. The presence of several family-named roads, such as Mizell Road and Crews Road, provides a clear view of the mid-century transportation network connecting these isolated timber and rail outposts.