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2011 Map of Athens East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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The North Oconee River and Middle Oconee River converge in the southern reaches of this landscape, framing the academic and residential expansion of Athens. The city’s eastward growth is evident in the dense network of subdivisions like Lexington Heights, Green Acres, and University Heights, which sit in contrast to the more open lands surrounding the Athens-Ben Epps Airport. The presence of several family and community burial grounds, including the Oconee Hill Cemetery and Springfield Cemetery, points to the deep-rooted social history of the region.

Water management is a defining characteristic of the terrain, with numerous small impoundments such as Burke Lake, Christian Lake, and Thompson Lake dotting the drainages of Trail Creek and Shoal Creek. To the east, the settlement of Winterville maintains its distinct identity, centered around the Winterville Post Office. The southern transition towards Whitehall illustrates the historic reliance on the river system, marked by features like the Oconee Dam and Peeler Pond.