1971 Map of Stockton

About this map

The Seaboard Coast Line railroad cuts a straight diagonal across this Georgia landscape, connecting the small settlements of Stockton and Greenwood amidst a complex network of wetlands. This 1970s orthophotomap emphasizes the distinct hydrologic character of the region, where numerous "bays"—shallow, oval depressions—dot the terrain. Notable named features include Clothespole Bay in the north and the extensive Timmerman Bay to the south. Local heritage is rooted in the presence of New Prospect Ch and nearby cemeteries near the Lanier and Clinch county line. The drainage pattern is defined by the wandering paths of Cow Creek and Buck Creek, which eventually feed into the larger Suwannoochee Creek system. The map provides a clear view of the intersection between human infrastructure and the persistent, water-heavy geography of the coastal plain.