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2020 Map of Hentown

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Hentown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Hentown and Cuba anchor this section of Early County, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of creek drainages and small rural settlements. Family and community heritage is evident in the numerous burial grounds scattered across the terrain, including Bush Cem near Maddox Lake and Liberty Hill Cem to the north. These sites, along with George Cem, Dubose Cem, and Houston Cem, provide vital touchpoints for genealogical research in this Georgia interior.

The hydrology of the area is particularly complex, with Spring Cr meandering through the eastern half while Blue Cr, Wamble Cr, and Lime Br carve through the western soils. The road network, including Five Bridge Rd and Sandy Bottom Rd, follows the rise and fall of the land between these watercourses. This survey illustrates a quiet agricultural and woodland region where the placement of small cemeteries and the naming of local bridges like Five Brg reflect a long-established pattern of rural life.