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2010 Map of Bear Creek

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Bear Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Harpers Crossroads and Johnsons Crossing anchor this 2010 topographic record of rural Chatham County, where an intricate network of local roads follows the subtle rises and falls of the Piedmont landscape. The terrain is defined by the drainage of Tysons Creek, Little Indian Creek, and Bear Creek, while the southwestern corner rises toward Pine Mountain.

A notable density of family-named roads and routes leading to local institutions—such as Providence Church Rd, Tyson Creek Church Rd, and Bonlee School Rd—suggests a deeply rooted community structure. The presence of Devils Tramping Ground Rd adds a touch of regional lore to the map. This survey provides a modern snapshot of a traditionally agricultural area, showing how historic crossroads and local landmarks persist even as newer thoroughfares like Goldston Glendon Rd thread through the countryside.