2017 Map of Heardmont

About this map

The Savannah River defines the border between Georgia and South Carolina in this 2017 survey, where the waters of Richard B Russell Lake have reshaped the landscape. While modern reservoirs dominate the lowlands, the high ground retains the imprints of long-standing communities like Heardmont, Beverly, and Pearl. Local history and genealogy are anchored by numerous rural sites, including Bethel Baptist Cem and the uniquely named Gods Acre Cem. The road network, including Pearl Mill Rd and Dan Tucker Cemetary Dr, suggests a legacy of family landholdings and small-scale industry. From Trotters Shoals in the north to the northern reaches of J Strom Thurmond Reservoir in the south, this map documents the persistent settlement patterns of Elbert and Abbeville counties within a heavily managed river system.