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2011 Map of Branchville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Branchville and the nearby community of Greenwood anchor this 2011 survey of Mitchell County, Georgia. The landscape is characterized by a network of rural roads that often reflect local flora and family history, such as Sassafras Tea Rd, Gee Pond Rd, and Longleaf Rd. These routes crisscross a terrain defined by significant drainage features, including the meandering path of the Flint River in the northwest and the extensive reach of the Big Slough, which dominates the eastern and southern portions of the quadrangle.

Geological and cultural landmarks provide depth to the area's history. To the south, the Medicine Sink offers a window into the region's karst topography, while the Turkey Pen Cemetery serves as a quiet genealogical marker near Mount Olive Rd. The transition from old transit routes like Baggs Ferry Rd to more modern infrastructure like Pipeline Rd illustrates the evolving utility of the land in this corner of Georgia.