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2011 Map of Lake Sinclair East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lake Sinclair dominates this Georgia landscape, with its dendritic shoreline carving deep into the surrounding terrain near the Baldwin and Hancock county lines. The intricate network of coves is fed by numerous tributaries, including Little Island Creek, Island Creek, and Little Rocky Creek, creating a complex waterfront geography. Near the southern reaches of the lake, the Baldwin County Airport sits adjacent to developing residential roads, while the Oconee River continues south past Furman Shoals and Carter Island.

Genealogists will find a significant density of private burial sites scattered across the rural tracts east of the water, such as the McDonald Family Cemetery, Jacob Gumm Cemetery, and the Lillie Rhodes Cemetery. The map also captures local community centers like the Island Creek Baptist Church and the Trinity United Methodist Camp, providing a detailed look at the rural social fabric of the area surrounding Sandtown during the early 21st century.