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1979 Map of Vidalia

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Vidalia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Vidalia and the surrounding agricultural heartland of southeast Georgia are defined here by a network of river systems and heavy rail infrastructure. The Oconee River and Ocmulgee River snake through the landscape, flanked by numerous tributaries like Pendleton Creek and Ochwalkee Creek. This 1970s survey captures the region's transport-driven development, featuring the intersection of the Seaboard Coast Line and Southern Railway, which served established municipal hubs from McRae and Helena in the west to Metter and Claxton in the east.

Local landmarks such as the State Prison near Reidsville and numerous regional airstrips like Vidalia Municipal Airport highlight the area's administrative and logistical importance. Outdoor recreation is represented by Little Ocmulgee State Park and Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park, while the rural character is preserved in dozens of small communities like Ailey, Uvalda, and Cobbtown. The map provides an essential look at the county lines and water bodies that shaped settlement patterns across Toombs, Montgomery, and Tattnall counties.