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2014 Map of Downs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

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The Ogeechee River defines the northeastern boundary of this rural Georgia landscape, separating Washington Co from Jefferson Co. The terrain is defined by a dense network of tributaries including Williamson Swamp Cr, Stephens Cr, and Kittrell Cr which feed into numerous water bodies like Jordan Mill Pond and Archers Lakes.

Settlement patterns are centered around several family-named locations such as Downs, Sparks, and Halls Crossing. This area is particularly notable for its high concentration of rural burial grounds, including the John Sparks Cem, Whiteoak Cem, and Halls Cross Roads Cem, providing a detailed record of local genealogy. The transit network is anchored by Ga-88 and the S Sparta Davisboro Rd, which intersect the landscape along with numerous secondary routes like Old Chalker Rd and Duck Roost Rd.