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2012 Map of Afton NE

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Afton NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Grand Lake O' the Cherokees dominates this landscape, its winding shoreline creating a complex series of peninsulas and inlets like Sulphur Bend and Osage Hollow. The intricate waterway is punctuated by named landmarks such as Wilson Point, Hickory Point, and Catfish Point, reflecting a landscape deeply tied to the reservoir. Inland, the settlement of Copeland sits near the banks of Hickory Cr, while the northern reaches show the influence of earlier transit and community markers like the Slsf Rr corridor and Fairland Cem.

Modern utility and recreation are evident in the presence of the Green Country Airpark and numerous residential access roads that spider toward the water's edge. Local history is preserved in the placement of the Sulphur Bend Cem, overlooking the water near the prominent Hickory Creek Island. The map illustrates a transition from traditional rural land use to a more developed lakeside community, where the topography of the creek systems—Ogeechee Cr and Bee Cr—defines the modern road network.