2017 Map of Hilyer

About this map

Smiths Mill and the surrounding Troup County countryside are characterized by a network of family-named cemeteries and winding creeks. This landscape reflects a long history of rural settlement, where small communities like Hilyer and Big Springs grew along early transit routes. Numerous family burial grounds, including the Daniel Cem, Talley Cem, and Sledge Cem, provide a critical spatial record for genealogists tracing the legacy of local inhabitants. The topography is defined by the drainages of Mud Cr and Flat Shoal Cr, which feed into several larger water bodies such as Ouvre Lake and Champion Lake. The presence of Vulcan Materials Rd indicates the ongoing industrial utility of the land, while the dense grid of county roads like Lower Big Springs Rd and Hamilton Rd connects these disparate rural hubs.