1964 Map of Barnett Shoals

About this map

Oconee River frontage and the industrial site at Barnett Shoals anchor this mid-1960s study of the Georgia piedmont. The landscape is defined by the convergence of several county boundaries, including Clarke, Oconee, Oglethorpe, and Greene. At the heart of the map, the Barnett Shoals Dam and adjacent Powerplant represent the area's hydroelectric development, while the surrounding hills are dotted with family cemeteries such as Veal Cem and Hardigree Cem. Rural infrastructure is prominent, featuring crossings like the Covered Bridge on Elder Road and the Wire Bridge further downstream. The southern portion of the sheet transitions into the protected woodlands of the Oconee National Forest, where small tributaries like Falling Creek and Barrow Creek drain toward the river. Scattered community life is centered around local congregations, including Oak Hill Ch and Antioch Ch.