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2014 Map of Apalachee

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Apalachee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Apalachee River and its numerous tributaries, including Hard Labor Creek, Big Sandy Creek, and Beaverdam Cr, define the complex drainage patterns of this Georgia landscape. At the center of the survey lies the settlement of Apalachee, situated along the Us-129 corridor between larger county seats. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural community, marked by family-name sites and several historical burial grounds such as Apalachee Prior Cem and Thrasher Cem.

To the east, the Oconee National Forest covers significant acreage, while the western portion of the quadrangle includes Nolans Store and Southern Oaks Airport. Local geography is further punctuated by landmarks like Balance Rock and numerous bridges, including Boons Bridge and Trimble Bridge, which facilitate travel across the region's dense network of creeks. This modern topographic record reflects a transition from traditional agricultural land use toward contemporary forest management and rural residential patterns.