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2017 Map of Dry Branch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Griswoldville and Fitzpatrick anchor this survey of the Georgia interior where Twiggs, Bibb, and Jones counties meet. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of numerous creeks, including Big Sandy Cr and Wolf Cr, which create a complex system of drainages and wetlands. A significant industrial and historical landmark, Myricks Mill, sits alongside Myricks Millpond on the eastern edge of the quadrangle, reflecting the area's long-standing connection to water-powered milling and local commerce.

Local family history is preserved through several small burial grounds scattered across the rural acreage, such as Kitchens Cem, Baker Cem, and the Nelson Cem. The road network, featuring names like Battlefield Dr and Old Griswoldville Rd, hints at the region's historical significance during the Civil War. Numerous small water bodies like Harrisons Lake and Birdsong Pond are interspersed among the drainages of Stone Cr and Hammocks Br, illustrating the transition from upland ridges to the lower creek bottoms.