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2011 Map of Apalachee

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Apalachee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Apalachee River and Hard Labor Creek define the geography of this North Georgia landscape, where agricultural land meets a network of tributary branches. The settlement of Apalachee serves as a central point, surrounded by family and community landmarks such as the Apalachee Prior Cemetery and the Thrasher Cemetery. Near the western edge, Nolans Store and Nolan Lake mark a longstanding local crossroads.

Water management is prominent across the quadrangle, evidenced by numerous small impoundments and named dams like Youngblood Dam and Chambers Dam. Notable natural features including Apalachee Lookout and the Balance Rock formation provide distinct topographic markers. The presence of several older cemeteries, such as the Salem Cemetery near the community of Salem, offers valuable data for genealogists tracing the rural history of Morgan County.