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2014 Map of Athens East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The North Oconee River and Oconee River converge in the southern portion of this landscape, marking the historic industrial and educational core of Athens. This 2014 survey documents the dense suburban expansion of the city eastward into Oglethorpe County, showing a complex network of residential developments such as Lexington Heights, Green Acres, and Hunters Ridge. The institutional footprint of the University of Georgia is prominent near the river, situated alongside the historic Oconee Hill Cemetery.

Aeronautical and transit infrastructure is anchored by the Athens/Ben Epps Airport and the Athens Perimeter Highway. Beyond the urban center, the map preserves the locations of numerous family and community burial grounds, including Springfield Cemetery, Lester Cemetery, and Morton Cemetery, providing essential data for genealogical research. The varied water features, from Shoal Creek to Thompson Lake, illustrate the transition from the city's riverfront origins to the managed reservoirs of its modern suburbs.