1971 Map of Summertown

About this map

Summertown and its rural surroundings in Emanuel County are defined by the Central of Georgia Railroad, which bisects the landscape as it passes through the settlements of Blun and Modoc. The terrain is shaped by the winding tributaries of the Canoochee River, including the North Prong Canoochee Creek and South Prong Canoochee Creek. This early 1970s survey illustrates a community anchored by numerous country churches, such as New Hope Ch, Oak Grove Ch, and Hawhammock Ch, many of which are accompanied by small local cemeteries. The inclusion of Old Dellwood and a small Landing Strip north of Canoochee Creek reflects the region's agricultural character and the scattered nature of its traditional rural centers. Genealogists will find particular value in the distribution of family-named water features like Daniels Mill Creek and the specific placement of various unnamed burial grounds.