2014 Map of Griffin North

About this map

The northern reaches of Griffin and the historic settlement of Experiment anchor this study of the Georgia piedmont, where suburban growth meets a landscape defined by small-scale aviation and textile history. The map traces the industrial footprint of Highland Mills and the academic presence of Experiment, while the surrounding terrain is dotted with private landing strips like Halls Flying Ranch Airport and the Beaverbrook Aerodrome. Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Heads Cr Reservoir and numerous family-named impoundments such as Cheatham Lake and Southern Fruit Lake. Small communities like Sunny Side, Pomona, and Birdie follow the corridor of the Old Highway, marking the transition between the established town centers of Hampton and the northern outskirts of Spalding County.