2011 Map of Lloyd Shoals Dam

About this map

Lloyd Shoals Dam controls the waters where the Ocmulgee River begins its southward course, shaping the complex fingers of Jackson Lake in this part of Georgia. This 2011 survey illustrates a rural landscape defined by creek drainages such as Hardys Creek and Kinnard Creek, where family and community heritage is preserved in numerous small burial grounds. Genealogists can locate Leverette Cemetery, Mount Zion Cemetery, and Minter Cemetery among others. The transition from the developed lakefront near Roberts Point Rd to the wooded tracts of Concord Hunt Camp and Rush Creek Hunt Camp highlights the area's dual character as a recreational destination and a managed timberland. Settlements like Bethel and Tyler Crossroads serve as focal points for a network of historic routes, including Thomas Ferry Rd and Giles Ferry Rd, which speak to the area's long history of river crossings.