2014 Map of James

About this map

Mountain Springs and the surrounding rural communities of Jones and Wilkinson Counties are defined by a network of family cemeteries and winding creek beds. This modern topographic study shows the convergence of several major water systems, including the headwaters of Commissioner Cr and the marshy stretches of Slash Cr. The landscape is characterized by its agricultural corridors, with historic family-named burial sites such as the Happoldt - Stevens Cem and Ethridge - Minter Cem serving as quiet landmarks for local genealogists. Roadways like Ga-49 and E Ga-18 intersect at Greenberry Crossroads, while smaller settlements like James and Brooks sit along the county lines. These small-scale hubs and the many named ponds, including Slocumbs Lake and Oetter Lake, illustrate the enduring rural settlement patterns of central Georgia.