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2017 Map of High Shoals

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of High Shoals
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Apalachee River carves a winding path through this region where Walton, Oconee, and Morgan counties meet. In the north, the river forms the distinctive Horseshoe Bend before flowing south past Snows Mill and toward the twin settlements of North High Shoals and High Shoals. The landscape is defined by its deep genealogical roots, marked by numerous family and community burial grounds including Hillsboro Cem, Ross Chapel Cem, and McGaughey Cem. These landmarks, along with many others like Carlton Cem and Stark Cem, offer a detailed map of the area's ancestral settlement patterns.

Transportation and recreation also shape the terrain. The Appalachee Bluff Riverfront Airpark sits near the riverbanks north of Moores Bridge, while the southern reaches of the map include the towns of Good Hope, Braswell, and Bostwick. From the heights of Turkey Creek Mtn to the many drainages like Jacks Cr and Indian Cr, the map illustrates a rural Georgia landscape that remains tied to its watercourses and small-town centers.