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1970 Map of Pine Grove

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Pine Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Southern railway line cuts a distinct northwest-to-southeast diagonal through this South Georgia landscape, connecting the small settlements of Graham, Pine Grove, and Prentiss. This 1970 field-checked survey reveals a rural landscape defined by an intricate network of waterways and wetlands, notably Big Pond and the meandering courses of Bishop Creek and Sweetwater Creek. The settlement pattern is characterized by numerous community hubs, with local history centered around landmarks like Oakview Ch, Big Oak Ch, and Friendship Ch.

Tracing the Jeff Davis Co Appling Co border, the map highlights the area's transition between agricultural clearings and dense swampy basins like Black Water Creek. Genealogists will find particular value in the dispersed family and community burial grounds, including Sellers Cem and Crapps Cem, which are tucked away from the main rail corridor. The presence of an Industrial Railroad near Midway Ch indicates the localized commercial activity of the era.