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1958 Map of Willie

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Willie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Fort Stewart Military Reservation dominates this landscape, showing a significant transformation of land use in coastal Georgia. The map documents the Willie (Site) alongside several family and community landmarks that remained within the military boundary. The meandering Canoochee River carves through the terrain, flanked by features like Simmons Pt and Clifton Bluff, illustrating the natural drainage patterns of the area supported by Otter Hole Branch and Taylors Creek.

Genealogists will find several burial sites preserved on these grounds, including Jerusalem Cem, Moody Cem, and Elarbee Cem. An Old Railroad Grade runs through the southern section near Strum Bay, pointing to former industrial or timber transport routes that predated the intensive military use of the land. This edition reflects mid-century topography with revisions through the 1970s, providing a look at the intersection of rural heritage and federal jurisdiction.