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2017 Map of Carlton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The South Fork Broad River and its numerous tributaries, including Clouds Cr and Holly Cr, define the rural landscape of Madison and Oglethorpe Counties. Small agricultural settlements like Carlton and Comer serve as local hubs, connected by a network of country roads such as Broad River Rd and Lexington Rd. The map reveals a dense distribution of family and community landmarks, particularly small cemeteries like David Cem, Burroughs Cem, and Powers Cem that offer significant value for genealogical research.

Water features are prominent throughout the quadrangle, ranging from the expansive Whitehead Lake and Seymours Lake to the river crossings at Steel Bridge and Watson Shoals. The transition from the uplands around Paoli down to the river bottoms illustrates the traditional land use patterns of the Georgia Piedmont, where homesteads and small church-related sites like Old Fork Cem sit atop the ridges while the creeks provided the essential water for livestock and early industry.