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2011 Map of Stilson

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Stilson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Stilson and Arcola serve as the primary settlement hubs in this rural Bulloch County landscape, where agriculture and hydrology define the community structure. The terrain is deeply influenced by the flow of Upper Black Creek and its various tributaries, including Iric Branch and Cow Branch, which feed into local landmarks like Kendrick Pond and Lester Pond. These water sources were historically vital for local land use, evidenced by the named dams and river crossings that dot the map.

Local history is preserved through several family and community burial grounds, such as Immanuel Cemetery and Friendship Cemetery. Along the southern reach of the survey, Cooks Island sits near important crossings like Upper Dugger Ford and Lower Dugger Ford, illustrating how residents navigated the wet lowlands of southern Georgia. The road network, featuring names like Railroad Bed Rd, hints at the former transportation corridors that once linked these small settlements to the broader region.