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1964 Map of Barnett Shoals

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Barnett Shoals
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Oconee River meanders through this landscape, marking the borders of Clarke, Oconee, Oglethorpe, and Greene counties. At the heart of the terrain lies Barnett Shoals, where a powerplant and the Barnett Shoals Dam harness the river's energy near a sharp bend. The surrounding countryside is defined by a dense network of family-named cemeteries and rural congregations, reflecting the deep-rooted community structure of the mid-1960s.

Settlements like Rose Hill and Goshen are connected by historical routes such as Colham Ferry Rd and Elder Mill Road. To the south and east, the wooded expanse of the Oconee National Forest begins to take hold, while the northern reaches show early signs of recreational development with a golf course near the river. Dozens of small tributaries, including Wildcat Creek and Big Creek, carve through the rolling hills, highlighting the complex drainage patterns of the Piedmont region.