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1998 Map of Altamont East

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Altamont East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Altamont anchors this Effingham County landscape, serving as a hub where major transportation routes and local commerce converge. The map documents a sophisticated water management system for the era, featuring the Altamont Reservoir, the Old Altamont Reservoir, and a dedicated Water Filtration Plant. These engineering works, along with the Sewage Disposal Ponds, indicate the municipal growth of the area at the close of the 20th century.

Rural life remains visible through smaller settlements like Blue Point, Dexter, and Keptown. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage basins, including Big Creek, Coon Creek, and Second Creek, which cut through the townships of Moccasin and Jackson. This survey provides a clear look at the transition between agricultural land and industrial utility, as seen in the scattered Gravel Pits and the infrastructure surrounding Interchange 82.