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2011 Map of Girard

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The town of Girard serves as the central hub of this Georgia-South Carolina border region, where the Savannah River defines the landscape's character and historical utility. A series of river access points, including Griffins Landing, Buxton Landing, Daniel Landing, Brighams Landing, and Ellisons Landing, trace the waterway's edge, highlighting the river's enduring importance for transport and local commerce. The interior is defined by a dense network of family and community cemeteries, such as Heath Cemetery, Moody Cemetery, Godbee Cemetery, and Bethlehem Cemetery, which offer significant value for genealogical research in Burke County.

Waterways like Sweetwater Creek, Toblers Creek, and Little Beaverdam Creek branch through the terrain, punctuated by features like Mash Pond and Shoemaker Lake. The road network, including Stoney Bluff Rd and River Rd, connects these rural reaches with established landmarks like Smith Chapel Cemetery and Soldiers Field, providing a clear picture of the land's contemporary settlement patterns and its deep-rooted social geography.