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1978 Map of Springfield North
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1978 Map of Springfield North

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The town of Springfield serves as a southern anchor for this map of Effingham County, where the landscape is defined by the wetlands surrounding Ebenezer Creek and its many tributaries. The area's mid-century rural character is evidenced by numerous congregational landmarks such as Silver Hill Ch and Laurel Hill Ch, alongside several local family-named cemeteries. Two major rail corridors, the Seaboard Coast Line and the Central of Georgia, cut through the low-lying terrain, connecting small settlements like Clyo, Berryville, and Bethel. Significant drainage systems, including Cowpen Branch, Runs Branch, and Turkey Branch, snake through the pine and hardwood flats, illustrating the historical reliance on natural waterways for land demarcation. This 1970s survey captures a moment when the regional economy remained deeply tied to these transport lines and the timbered basins of the coastal plain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1978
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain