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2014 Map of Cotton

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Cotton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Cotton serves as a central point of this Southwest Georgia landscape, where agricultural tradition is evidenced by the network of local roads and water resources. The area is defined by its small community clusters and family burial grounds, including Akridge Cem near Pebble City and Zion Hill Cem further south. These local landmarks are interconnected by historical routes like Stage Coach Rd, reflecting a transportation pattern rooted in earlier rural development.

Hydrology plays a significant role in the geography of the Mitchell County and Colquitt County border, with Mims Millpond and Connell Lake to the northeast. To the west, Willingham Lake and Rigsby Lake provide notable water features near the settlements of Rogerville and Laney. The presence of the Little Ochlockonee River and various branches like Phigpen Br suggest a terrain traditionally managed for timber or farming, common in this coastal plain region.