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2014 Map of Ideal South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The town of Ideal and the community of Fountainville anchor this agricultural region along the border of Schley and Macon Counties. The landscape is defined by the convergence of several significant water systems, including Buck Creek, Whitewater Creek, and Camp Creek, which feed into local landmarks such as English Millpond. The topography reflects a rural economy dependent on these water resources, with numerous smaller tributaries like Dominey Br and Mill Cr branching through the wooded terrain.

Local family names and historical land-use patterns are preserved through features like the English Cemetery and a network of named country roads. Significant transit routes including Ga-26, Ga-90, and Ga-240 connect these outlying settlements, while the presence of locations like Travelers Home Church Rd and Corinth Church Rd points to the long-standing centers of community life in this part of Georgia. Genealogists can trace property lines and family origins through road names like Taylor Cemetery Rd and Gene Wilburn Rd.