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2014 Map of High Shoals

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of High Shoals
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Apalachee River carves a winding path through this corner of Georgia, serving as the natural boundary between Oconee, Walton, and Morgan Counties. The landscape is defined by its transition from agricultural creek bottoms to elevated landmarks like Turkey Creek Mtn and the distinct river bend at Horseshoe Bend. Small settlements and historic crossings like Snows Mill, Moores Bridge, and High Shoals reflect the area's rural heritage and reliance on water power and river access.

Genealogists will find a high density of family and community burial grounds throughout the region, including the Ross Chapel Cem, La Boon Cem, and McGaughey Cem. The presence of the Apalachee Bluff Airpark and numerous small stream networks, such as Turkey Cr and Jacks Cr, illustrates how the land has been utilized for both transport and local drainage as the surrounding communities of Eastville and Braswell continued to develop into the 21st century.