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1994 Map of Fairchild

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Fairchild
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Lake Seminole dominates this borderland landscape, where the waters of the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers converge at the Georgia and Florida line. The map captures a transition in land use, showing extensive conservation and recreation areas like Fairchild State Park, Seminole State Park, and the expansive Apalachee State Wildlife Management Area. These protected grounds sit adjacent to older riverfront landmarks such as Butlers Ferry Landing and Parramore Landing, which hint at the region's earlier transportation history before the creation of the reservoir.

Local genealogy is well-preserved through numerous rural burial sites and congregations. Named cemeteries such as Fairchild Cem, Robinson Cem, and Whiddon Cem are scattered across the terrain alongside community hubs like Sand Ridge Ch and Little Zion Ch. The intricate network of smaller water bodies, including Buttonwood Pond and Half Moon Pond, illustrates the complex hydrology that defines this riverine environment during the mid-to-late 20th century.