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2011 Map of China Grove

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

China Grove and the surrounding rural landscape of Bullock County are defined by a complex network of waterways and early twentieth-century roads. This 2011 survey reveals a settlement pattern anchored by small community centers like Shopton, Hector, and High Ridge. The terrain is deeply inscribed with family and community history, evidenced by the numerous burial grounds scattered across the quadrangle, including Bethesda Cemetery, Mount Carmel Cemetery, and the Edwards Cemetery.

Water management is central to the area, with features such as Sellers Lake Number Two and Bear Lake appearing alongside the C E Sellers Number 2 Dam. The drainage systems of Line Creek, Mannings Creek, and Panther Creek dictate the local topography, while historic routes like Bullock Pike and Old Union Rd connect the isolated homesteads and farms. The map provides a detailed view of the rural infrastructure before significant modern expansion, preserving the locations of legacy sites like Pickett Cemetery and Dennis Cemetery.