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2017 Map of Waycross West

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Waycross West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Waresboro and the western reaches of Waycross define this landscape, where the urban grid gives way to a complex network of wetlands and drainage basins. The area is characterized by a high concentration of named bays and swamps, such as Musket Bay, Gloughs Bay, and Gum Swamp, which are interwoven with the meandering course of Kettle Creek. This hydrological pattern dictates the positioning of settlements and transport corridors, with the CSX railroad and major highways like US-82 skirting the edges of these low-lying areas.

Smaller communities like Ruskin, Needham, and Wahoma are situated along the rail lines, reflecting the region's historic dependence on rail transportation. The map also captures significant local landmarks including the Waycross-Ware County Airport and recreational or residential water bodies like Baptist Village Lake and Winona Lake. From the family-named Lingerfelt Island to the quiet grounds of Kettle Creek Cem, the geography reveals a community closely tied to its unique aquatic environment.