2014 Map of Lloyd Shoals Dam

About this map

Jackson Lake dominates the northwest portion of this landscape, its indented fingers reaching into the surrounding wooded terrain where the boundaries of Butts, Jasper, and Newton counties converge. The area east of the lake is characterized by the expansive Oconee National Forest, which covers a significant portion of the territory. The settlement of Bethel sits in the northeast, connected by a network of winding roads like Bethel Church Rd. For genealogists, the map is remarkably dense with family-named burial sites, including the Leverette Cem, Minter Cem, and Maddox Cem. The drainage patterns are defined by numerous creeks such as Herds Creek and Wise Creek, which flow through the protected forest lands. Distinctive river features like Scout Island and Forty Acre Island are also visible, marking the geographic character of the waterway system.