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2011 Map of Fairmount

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fairmount and the surrounding Georgia countryside are defined by a complex network of ridges and water management structures that support the agricultural life of Salacoa Valley. The terrain is characterized by prominent peaks like Ramsaeur Mountain and Carter Mountain, while the hydrology is marked by numerous dams and impoundments, including Salacoa Creek Watershed Dam Number 100 and Takila Lake Dam. These structures manage the flow of Salacoa Creek and its many tributaries, creating essential water resources for the local communities.

Family history is deeply etched into this landscape through numerous burial grounds. Genealogists will find several distinct sites, such as the Shiloh Cemetery near Ranger, the Erwin Family Cemetery, and the Richardson Family Cemetery. Small settlements like Ryo, Funkhouser, and Greely are connected by a web of rural roads, including Sulphur Springs Rd SE and Salacoa Rd, which follow the contours of the valleys and gaps between the mountains.