1971 Map of Garfield

Drainage systems dominate the terrain, with numerous watercourses such as Richardson Creek, Mill Creek, and Fifteenmile Creek feeding into broader basins. Notable local landmarks like Hendley Pond and the elevation at Sand Hill provide specific points of interest for those studying the topography of east-central Georgia during this era. The small settlements of Thrift and Butts appear as smaller crossroads, further illustrating the historic settlement patterns that defined the region before modern development.