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2011 Map of Dry Branch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Griswoldville and Dry Branch anchor this topographic view of the landscape east of Macon, where the local economy and geography are defined by a network of creeks and small impoundments. The terrain is marked by significant water features including Big Sandy Creek and Wolf Creek, alongside several engineered landmarks such as the Harrisons Lake Dam and Myricks Mill Pond Dam. The area around Myricks Mill reflects the long-standing agricultural and milling traditions of the region.

Family names and local history are preserved through a dense concentration of burial grounds, including the Antioch Cemetery, Tharp Cemetery, and the Epps - Champion Cemetery. These sites, along with the Dry Branch Post Office, provide essential points of reference for genealogists tracking family roots in the rural outskirts of Bibb and Twiggs counties. The road network, featuring routes like Old Griswoldville Rd and Battlefield Dr, hints at the historical movements through this corridor.