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2014 Map of Baconton North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Flint River carves a winding path through the heart of this southwest Georgia landscape, defining the boundaries where Dougherty, Mitchell, and Baker counties meet. Along its banks, geological features like Wilson-Blue Spring, Blue Hole Spring, and Miller Springs emerge, highlighting the region's rich hydrologic character. The river's serpentine course creates significant landforms, including the sharp turn at Horseshoe Bend and the presence of Goat Island and Buzzard Roost Island.

Settlement patterns are concentrated near the river and rail corridors, with Putney in the north and Baconton to the south. Local history and genealogy researchers will find several documented burial sites, such as Blue Springs Cem, Davis Cem, and the uniquely named Hard Up Cem near Colquitt-Ford Rd. The map also captures smaller communities like DeWitt and River Bend, providing a clear view of rural life and river-bottom terrain in the early 21st century.