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1967 Map of Waycross West

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Waycross West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Waresboro and the expanding western fringes of Waycross define this landscape in the late 1960s, a period marked by both established community hubs and new development. The eastern side of the sheet shows a maturing suburban and institutional infrastructure, featuring the Waycross Ware Tech Sch, Baptist Village Nursing Home, and Winona Park. In contrast, the western half is dominated by the sprawling wetlands of Cloughs Bay and Musket Bay, where Lingerfelt Island rises as a distinct landmark within the swampy terrain.

Evidence of the region's agricultural and social history is found in several rural settlements and faith-based landmarks. Researchers can locate the Old Ruskin Ch near Ruskin and Wahoma, while the presence of Sweat Memorial Ch and Crestwood Memorial Gardens reflects the local genealogy of Ware County. Transportation corridors like Wadley Road and the Old Railroad Grade trace the movement of goods and people between these inland settlements and the nearby rail hub.