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2011 Map of Bottsford

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bottsford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Kinchafoonee Creek meanders through this portion of Sumter County, anchoring a landscape defined by small rural settlements and an extensive network of named local roads. The map captures the community of Bottsford in the north and Cottondale near the center, while Pleasant Hill marks the southeastern corner. For genealogists, the survey identifies several significant burial grounds, including Saint Marks Cemetery and New Hope Cemetery, which are often tied to early church sites or family landholdings in the region.

Transportation and water resources are inextricably linked here, evidenced by the numerous road names that reference former mill sites, such as Salters Mill Rd and Thomas Mill Rd. These labels suggest a history of early industry along the tributaries of Ty Ty Creek and Bear Creek. The presence of Wallers Pond Dam and various unnamed ponds highlights the importance of water management for agriculture in this corner of Georgia as it appeared in the early 21st century.