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This promotional map of Savannah, Georgia, created in the late 1920s, offers insight into the city's culture and development during this period. Designed and illustrated by G.C. Hopkins, the map was issued by the Savannah Chamber of Commerce to attract visitors and potential residents to the city.
The central feature of the map is a colorful street plan of downtown Savannah. It uses a palette of yellow, green, black, and red to highlight different areas and features of the city. The plan provides a detailed representation of Savannah's streets and buildings, allowing viewers to navigate the city effectively.
The map includes an extensive key on the left, which lists 106 points of interest. These points of interest encompass prominent landmarks, cultural sites, and public facilities, providing a comprehensive guide to what the city has to offer.
On the verso, the map includes directions to three prominent destinations: the Savannah Golf Club, Savannah Beach and Wilmington Island (along with the Savannah Oglethorpe golf courses), and the Municipal Golf Courses, Airport, and Isle of Hope. These features indicate that the city was marketing itself as a recreational destination, with a particular emphasis on golf — a popular pastime in the 1920s.
The map's slogan, "If you haven't seen Savannah, you haven't seen the South," showcases the city's pride in its Southern heritage and its belief that it embodies the quintessential Southern experience. This message, combined with the map's detailed depiction of the city and its attractions, positions it as an effective tool in promoting Savannah to a wider audience.
![(Carolinas) Virginiae Partis australis, et Floridae partis orientalis, interjacentiumqus regionum Nova Descriptio [A New Description of the Southern Part of Virginia and the Eastern Part of Florida, and the Intervening Regions.]](https://storage.googleapis.com/raremaps/img/small/94131.jpg)
