1970 Map of Pine Grove

About this map

Graham and the namesake community of Pine Grove anchor this late-century landscape where the Jeff Davis and Appling County line runs through swampy lowlands and pine forests. Originally surveyed in 1970 and updated with 1980s data, the map reveals a rural economy shaped by a long straightaway of the southern railroad corridor, which links the settlements of Graham and Prentiss. The terrain is defined by its water systems, including the expansive Big Pond and the winding reaches of Bishop Creek, Black Water Creek, and Sweetwater Creek. Local genealogy and community history are well-preserved through numerous small landmarks, from the Sellers and Crapps cemeteries to a network of country churches like Oakview, Midway, and Big Oak. A notable 1980s addition includes a Radio Tower and an Industrial rail spur, indicating the gradual shift toward modernization in this traditionally agrarian corner of Georgia.