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2017 Map of Buckhead

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Buckhead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Buckhead and its surrounding rural corridors in Morgan County are defined by a complex network of creeks and timberlands. The landscape transitions from the residential and agricultural layout of the town to the protected acreage of the Oconee National Forest in the northeast. This 2017 survey details the geography along the western shores of Lake Oconee, where small settlements like Swords and Carey sit near the water's edge.

Genealogists can find significant local data through the distribution of family and community burial grounds, including Whitaker Cem, Jim Carey Cem, and Perdue Cem. The area south of the main rail line shows a shift toward water-centric terrain, featuring Sugar Creek and Bird Lake. The presence of the Mount Zion Baptist Church Cem and Fork Chapel Cem highlights the long-standing centers of community life that have persisted as the region evolved from traditional farming toward recreational use of the river basins.