2020 Map of Liberty

About this map

The sprawling waters of Lake Oconee dominate this landscape where Greene Co, Putnam Co, and Hancock Co meet. This era is defined by the transformation of the Oconee River valley into a major reservoir, yet the map preserves the older rural character through its numerous family burying grounds. Genealogists can trace sites like Rowland Cem, Ward Hill Cem, and the Copelan-Credille Cem, which remain as markers of the area's agricultural past before the flooding of the basin. Along the eastern reaches, the settlement of Liberty stands near Double Cr, while to the west, Fuller Bridge spans a northern arm of the lake. Submerged features and river remnants such as Riley Shoals and Long Shoals provide insight into the original riverbed topography now masked by the impoundment.