1964 Map of Lloyd Shoals Dam

About this map

Lloyd Shoals Dam controls the convergence of the South River, Alcovy River, and Tussahaw Creek, forming the expansive Jackson Lake at a normal pool elevation of 527 feet. This mid-1960s landscape in Jasper County is characterized by the transition from the reservoir’s indented shoreline to the timbered tracts of the Oconee National Forest. The map provides significant genealogical value through its density of rural community centers, including Leverette Neck and Bethel. Numerous country churches serve as landmarks across the rolling terrain, such as Mt Zion Ch, Bethlehem Ch, and Friendship Ch. South of the dam, the Ocmulgee River winds through the forest, passing Forty Acre Island and receiving several tributaries like Kinnard Creek and Wise Creek, illustrating a well-watered region where small family cemeteries and gaging stations are the primary markers of human activity.