2020 Map of Richmond Hill

About this map

The Ogeechee River snakes through the lowcountry landscape where Bryan and Chatham Counties meet, defining a region where water and land are deeply intertwined. In the southern portion, the city of Richmond Hill serves as a modern anchor, surrounded by smaller historic communities like Brisbon, Port Royal, and Rabbit Hill. The map reveals an extensive network of waterways, from the Canoochee River in the west to a system of engineered channels including the Peachtree Canal and Valambrosia Canal. These features, alongside expansive wetland areas like Lost Swamp and Elbow Swamp, illustrate the historical and geographical reliance on drainage and river access. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites, ranging from the Bethlehem Cem near Bethlehem Ch to the evocative Burnt Church Cem and Strathy Hall Cem, providing significant points of reference for local family history.