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1977 Map of Rhine

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Rhine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The town of Rhine serves as the focal point of this South Georgia landscape, situated at the junction of the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and several state routes. The geography is defined by the winding course of the Ocmulgee River, which forms the southwestern boundary of the sheet and creates a sprawling wetland environment. Within these lowlands, specialized features like Dodges Lake Landing and a Boat Yard indicate a history of river access and commerce.

Away from the water, the map reveals a deeply established rural community characterized by numerous country churches such as Auston Ch, Pleasant Grove Ch, and Sharon Ch. Genealogists may find value in the specific family-named cemeteries like Reaves-Bates Cem and Wilcox Cem. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade near Mt Zion Ch suggests shifts in the local transportation network as the region transitioned through the mid-20th century.