2017 Map of Willie

About this map

The Canoochee River carves a winding path through this corner of southeast Georgia, forming the natural boundary between Evans, Bryan, and Liberty counties. The landscape is defined by the river’s alluvial geography, featuring named landmarks such as Clifton Bluff, Edwards Rocks, and Simmons Point. This area maintains a rural character centered around the small settlement of Willie and the historic location of Jerusalem. Genealogists will find several burial sites preserved in the documentation, including Elarbee Cem and Strum Bay Cem, which sit alongside family-named crossings like Moodys Bridge. The map details a network of country roads like Otter Hole Branch Rd and Leroy Field Rd that connect isolated homesteads and farmland within the river’s complex drainage system, including Brushy Island.