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2017 Map of Lake Sinclair East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Oconee River and the sprawling fingers of Lake Sinclair dominate this central Georgia landscape, where the boundary between Hancock and Baldwin counties follows the old river channel. Near Milledgeville, the map reveals a countryside characterized by numerous small family burial grounds, including the Harper Family Cem Number 2, Binion Family Cem, and the Quinn-Arnold Family Cem. These sites, often located near local drainages like Little Island Creek and Island Creek, provide essential anchors for genealogical research in the region.

Industrial and infrastructure markers such as Furman Shoals and the Baldwin County Airport contrast with the rural character of settlements like Sandy Run. The topography is defined by the transition from upland ridges to the reservoir shoreline, where numerous local roads like Island Creek Church Road serve lakeside developments. Natural features like Moran Spring and named islands such as Carter Island remain distinctive landmarks in this evolving river valley environment.