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1962 Map of Rincon

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Rincon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Seaboard Coast Line railroad anchors the growing settlement of Rincon, serving as a primary corridor through the lowlands of Effingham County. This landscape is defined by the winding course of the Savannah River, where complex waterways like Abercorn Creek and Bear Creek create a labyrinth of swampy terrain and named landforms including Abercorn Island and Camilla Island.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and resting places, such as Gnann Cem, Rahn Cem, and Green Cem. Evidence of much earlier habitation is preserved at the Indian Mound near the riverbank. The transition from the established village center near Bethel Chapel to the remote river landings like Old Wood Landing and Symons Landing illustrates the historic reliance on both rail and water transport for this coastal Georgia region.