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2020 Map of Apalachee

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Apalachee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Apalachee and Bostwick sit at the center of this Georgia landscape where the boundaries of Morgan, Oconee, and Greene Counties converge. The region is defined by the winding course of the Apalachee River and Hard Labor Creek, which carve through a mix of agricultural land and the dense timber of the Oconee National Forest. This modern survey documents a rural infrastructure still anchored by family-named landmarks and historical sites, including Trimble Bridge and the Salem Methodist Church.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial sites like Thrasher Cem, Salem Cem, and the Apalachee Prior Cem. The topography is dotted with numerous small lakes and reservoirs, such as Youngblood Lake, Tap Lake, and Nolan Lake, reflecting a long history of water management for local use. From the Southern Oaks Airport near Bostwick to the distinct geological marker of Balance Rock, the map captures a rural community balancing its deep agrarian roots with modern transportation corridors.