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2020 Map of Celeste

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Celeste
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The town of Washington anchors the southeastern corner of this Wilkes County landscape, serving as a hub for a network of roads that reach into the surrounding agricultural and timber lands. This 2020 survey illustrates a region where local geography is defined by numerous watercourses, such as the winding Middle Cr and Beaverdam Cr, which carve through the terrain between small settlements like Celeste and Linesville. The map captures the balance between long-established family landholdings and modern infrastructure, evidenced by the proximity of the Washington-Wilkes County Airport to historical sites such as Newtown Cem and Beaverdam Cem.

North of the city, smaller communities like Prather and New Town sit along routes such as Newtown Rd, while Tignall occupies the northeastern edge of the quadrangle. The presence of Washington-Wilkes Orchard Lake suggests the area's ongoing connection to specialized agriculture, while numerous named branches and creeks like Brickhouse Br and Linesville Br reflect the intricate drainage patterns of the Georgia Piedmont.