1948 Map of Pembroke

About this map

Pembroke serves as the central hub of this Georgia coastal plain landscape, situated at the intersection of the Seaboard Line railroad and local timber and farm roads. The northern half of the quadrangle is defined by a network of small family settlements and community institutions such as Esla Sch, Lawrence Ch, and the Stevens Grove Cem. The southern half of the map is dominated by the extensive Camp Stewart Military Reservation, which spans across the Canoochee River into parts of Bryan, Evans, and Liberty counties. The terrain is notably marked by isolated "islands" within the lowlands, including Moonshine Island and Brushy Island. This survey, based on 1947 aerial photography, documents the post-war transition of the region as military land use and established rail corridors shaped the local geography alongside traditional rural landmarks like the Lookout Tower and Beautiful Zion Ch.