2020 Map of Gumm Pond

About this map

The Oconee River meanders through a dense network of swampy lowlands and secondary channels at the borders of Baldwin, Wilkinson, and Washington Counties. This part of Georgia is defined by its complex hydrology, where features like Gumm Pond, Dead River, and Crooked Slough indicate an ever-shifting riverbed. To the west, the elevation rises toward Beech Ridge, while the eastern uplands near the settlement of Hebron show evidence of local industry at the Harrison Mine. The map traces numerous named water bodies within the river basin, including Steel Trap Lake, High Bridge Lake, and Adams Pond, providing a detailed look at the riparian landscape before it reaches the southern confluence with Buck Creek. Local road networks like Indian Trail Rd and Old Oconee Rd connect these remote wetlands to the small communities on the ridges.