Loading map...

2014 Map of Barnett Shoals

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Oconee River winds through this landscape on the borders of Clarke, Oconee, and Oglethorpe counties, defining a terrain of shoals and sharp bends. Near the settlement of Elder, the historic Elder Covered Bridge spans the waters of Rose Creek, serving as a significant landmark for local history and architecture. This 2014 survey captures a rural Georgia corridor where family lineages are traced through numerous burial grounds such as the Hardigree Elder Cemetery, Willoughby Cemetery, and Fambrough Cemetery.

Elevations rise toward Coon Mountain and Barnett Bluffs, overlooking the river’s Horseshoe Bend. The map documents a mix of managed timberlands within the Oconee National Forest and established communities like Barnetts Shoals, Rose Hill, and Idylwood. The presence of several large water bodies, including Upper Elders Lake and Lower Elders Lake, highlights the importance of water management and recreation in this part of Georgia.