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1957 Map of Beachton

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Beachton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Georgia-Florida state line bisects this landscape, defined by the Watson Line as it passes through Grady and Leon Counties. The northern half, situated in Georgia, features small settlements like Beachton and Hadley, while the southern Florida section is dominated by the expansive waters of Lake Iamonia. This lake is characterized by a complex shoreline of named inlets including Wyche Arm, Van Brunt Arm, and Strickland Arm, along with numerous islands such as Mitchell Island and Sheep Island.

Local history is preserved through scattered rural landmarks like the Strickland Sch (Abandoned) and numerous country churches, including Jerusalem Ch and Floyd Chapel. Genealogists will find interest in the several family-associated burial grounds like Van Brunt Cem and Evergreen Cem. To the east, Foshalee Slough creates a distinct wetland pattern, while the northwest corner is shaped by the winding course of the Ochlockonee River.