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2017 Map of Americus

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Americus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Americus serves as the central hub of this Georgia landscape, shown here in the 21st century as a well-developed regional center. The city's layout is defined by its educational and historical landmarks, ranging from Georgia Southwestern State Univ on the south side to numerous family and community burial grounds like Oak Grove Cem and Staley Memorial Gardens. To the north, Arles sits near the South Georgia Technical Coll and the Jimmy Carter Regional Airport, highlighting the area's importance as an aviation and technical gateway.

The surrounding Sumter County countryside is a network of water and agriculture, where Muckalee Creek and Philema Creek drain the terrain. Smaller settlements like New Era and Huntington are connected by rural roads and rail infrastructure, including Railroad St. Genealogists will find interest in the scattered rural cemeteries such as Salem Cem and Daniel Cem, while water bodies like Murphys Mill Pond and Lake Jennifer mark the local hydrology.