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1973 Map of Riddleville

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Riddleville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Riddleville sits at a historic crossroads in southern Washington County, where agricultural patterns are defined by the winding course of the Little Ohoopee River and its numerous tributaries. The landscape is dotted with rural congregations, including Henderson Grove Ch, Green Grove Ch, and Jackson Ch, which serve as vital landmarks for genealogists tracing the community's heritage. The Central of Georgia railroad cuts through the terrain, connecting small settlements like Sun Hill and Tanner to the regional economy.

Surface water is a dominant feature, from the northern Williamson Swamp Creek to the central Smith-Jordan Pond, influencing the placement of early homesteads and roads. The presence of the Washington County Memorial Garden and a Lookout Tower reflect the mix of civic development and forest management in this part of Georgia during the early 1970s. The dense network of creeks, such as Sisters Church Creek and Steel Creek, highlights the importance of drainage and river access for the area's development.