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2014 Map of Dexter

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Dexter and Rentz anchor this central Georgia landscape, where agricultural land meets the winding tributaries of the Oconee River basin. The map reveals a network of small settlements and family-named locales, such as Kewanee, Alcorns, and the curiously named Nameless, reflecting a long history of rural community life in Laurens County. Significant local history is preserved in the locations of Mt Carmel Cem, Saint Lukes Cem, and Buckhorn Cem, providing clear geographic markers for genealogical research.

Water plays a defining role in the layout of the land, with numerous named branches and creeks like Stitchihatchie Cr and Boggy Br carving through the terrain. Evidence of local infrastructure includes the Duke Strip 2 Airport and the Spring Haven Bridge, while the boundary with Dodge County is visible to the southwest. This survey captures a rural landscape where traditional farm roads and small-town centers remain the primary structural elements.