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2017 Map of Hopeulikit

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Ogeechee River defines the northeastern boundary of this landscape, where the waters of Nevills Cr and Bay Gall Cr drain through the lowlands of Bulloch and Screven Counties. This is an area of established rural communities and family landholdings, anchored by settlements such as Hopeulikit, Blitch, and Akins Mill. The map reveals a dense network of country roads connecting numerous burial grounds and places of worship, including Oak Grove Church and the nearby Oak Grove Cem.

Hydrology plays a central role in the local geography, with significant water bodies like Mallards Pond, Akins Pond, and Tillman Pond scattered across the terrain. These ponds and their associated branches, such as Mill Br and Wilson Br, reflect the region's agricultural and milling history. Notable family landmarks and small local hubs, from Clito in the southeast to Ogeechee in the north, are well-documented, providing a clear record of the settlement patterns in this part of Georgia.