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2017 Map of Carnesville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Franklin Springs and Carnesville anchor this Northeast Georgia landscape, where the confluence of several major river branches dictates the local geography. The Middle Fork Broad River and North Fork Broad River converge into the main Broad River channel, creating a complex network of waterways that have long influenced settlement patterns. The map documents the presence of Emmanuel Coll in the southeast, serving as a significant educational landmark for the region.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented through numerous rural burial grounds and memorials, including Zidon Cem, James Cem, and the Gary Memorial Gardens. Infrastructure in the area is marked by the Franklin County Airport to the east and the small community of Sandy Cross to the south. The terrain is characterized by ridge-top roads such as Campbell Ridge Rd, which follows the high ground between the river valleys.