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2017 Map of Downs

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Downs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Ogeechee River and its meandering tributaries define the borderlands of Washington, Jefferson, and Glascock Counties. This rural landscape is heavily marked by family and community history, evidenced by the high density of burial sites such as Antioch Cem, Amerson Cem, and the dual presence of Downs Cem and Whiteoak Cem near the small settlement of Downs. The terrain is shaped by water, with Williamson Swamp Creek and Kittrell Creek cutting through the lowlands, while the Jordan Millpond suggests the area's legacy of water-powered industry.

Modern infrastructure like the Fall Line Fwy bisects the southern reaches of the map, providing a stark contrast to the older network of county roads like Old Chalker Rd and S Sparta Davisboro Rd. These routes connect dispersed homesteads and points of local significance, including Sparks and the Chickasawhatchie Bridge, offering a clear view of how Georgia's rural interior has adapted to contemporary transportation while preserving its ancestral landmarks.