2014 Map of Forsyth

About this map

Forsyth serves as the focal point of this Central Georgia landscape, where the confluence of regional roads and historic settlement patterns is clearly visible. The town's growth is anchored by major hubs like Brighton Mills and Star Mills, while smaller surrounding communities such as Box Ankle, Logwall, and Maynard maintain their distinct identities along the rural periphery. This 2014 survey documents a high density of burial grounds, including the Forsyth City Cem and the Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens, providing significant data for genealogical research in Monroe County. The natural drainage of the area is defined by the Towaliga River in the north and a network of creeks like Rum Cr and Rocky Cr. Numerous water bodies, including Pace Lake, Hook Pond, and Millwood Lake, are scattered throughout the terrain, illustrating how water resources shaped early milling operations and subsequent land use.