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1972 Map of Lake Sinclair East

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Lake Sinclair East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Lake Sinclair dominates this landscape, its fingers reaching deep into the drainage basins of Little Island Creek and Rocky Creek. Located along the Hancock and Baldwin County line, the reservoir is shown at an elevation of 340 feet, with its shoreline shaped by the damming of the Oconee River. Near the powerplant and Furman Shoals, the southern portion of the sheet reveals the industrial and recreational infrastructure supporting the region, including a trailer park and several boat ramps.

Rural life away from the water is anchored by a network of local roads and religious centers such as Island Creek Ch, Powell Grove Ch, and Jones Chapel. The eastern edge is marked by the Seaboard rail line and a claypit, indicating the local extraction industry. Transportation is further highlighted by the Baldwin County Airport, situated on a plateau overlooking the river valley, providing a clear picture of Georgia's mid-century rural development and regional connectivity.