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1921 Map of Rocky Ford

Name: 1921 Topographic Map of Rocky Ford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

The Ogeechee River carves a winding path through this region, serving as a boundary for Screven, Bulloch, and Jenkins counties. During the early 1920s, the landscape was defined by the Central of Georgia RR, which connects the settlements of Scarboro, Rocky Ford, and Ogeechee. To the southwest, the Midland RR passes through Portal and Kites Spur, illustrating the critical role of rail transport in the rural Georgia economy.

Agricultural and community life is visible through a dense network of local landmarks, including Mallards Mill on Nevills Creek and Akins Mill near Akins Mill Creek. Numerous schools like Engleside School and Daughtry School are scattered across the quadrangle alongside country churches such as Elam Church and Mt Carmel Chapel. The map also identifies Negro Island within the river’s fork and the specific location of Finchs Store, providing a detailed look at the social and commercial geography of the era.