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2024 Map of Elberton West

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Elberton West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Broad River and its numerous tributaries dictate the character of this landscape at the intersection of Elbert, Madison, and Oglethorpe counties. Small settlements like Oglesby, Ethridge, and Dove Creek are connected by a network of rural roads such as Stinchcomb Rd and Antioch Church Rd. The geography is defined by its historical river crossings, with several named ferries including Detwiler Ferry, Deadwylers Ferry, and Martins Ferry marking the points where early travelers crossed the winding waters of the Broad River.

Genealogists will find significant local history in the cluster of burial sites, notably the Deadwyler Family Cem and the distinct Old Doves Creek Cem and New Doves Creek Cem. The northeastern corner transitions into the outskirts of Elberton, featuring the Athens Technical College Elbert County Campus near Coggins Lake. This map reveals a community deeply tied to its waterways, from the South Fork Broad River to smaller runs like Falling Creek and Millstone Creek.