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2011 Map of Johnson Corner

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Johnson Corner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Johnson Corner and the surrounding agricultural lands of Toombs County appear in this 2011 survey, showing a landscape defined by small settlements and a complex network of creeks. The area is anchored by several rural communities, including Toombs Central and South Thompson, which are connected by a dense web of named county roads such as Paul Lockley Rd and S Harden Chapel Rd. This map is particularly valuable for genealogical research, as it identifies numerous family-named landmarks and resting places, including the Pittman Cemetery, Odom Cemetery, and Cobb Creek Cemetery.

Water management is a primary feature of the terrain, with several engineered ponds and dams scattered throughout the drainage basins. Notable structures include the Bill Brown Dam at Bill Brown Lake and the Cainy Ford Bridge crossing Cobb Creek. The prevalence of bridges like Knight Bridge and Tar Bridge over Rocky Creek illustrates how local transportation adapted to the winding waterways of the Georgia coastal plain.