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2024 Map of Loango

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Loango
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Loango and its surrounding rural community anchor this landscape in Covington County, where local life is defined by a network of creeks and family-named landmarks. The terrain is characterized by the winding path of the Sepulga River and its major tributaries, including Pigeon Creek and Simmons Creek. Genealogical interest is high throughout the quadrangle, with multiple dedicated spaces such as Bethesda Cem, Mitchell Cem, and Homeplace Cem situated along the backroads.

Community life centers on long-standing institutions like Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and New Providence Church. The map details a transition from the larger settlement of Loango to the smaller crossroads of Paul and Melrose. The presence of several named watercourses like Robinson Mill Creek and Rose Mill Creek suggests a history tied to local water power and agricultural milling, while rural routes like Old Horseshoe Rd and Bull Slough Rd provide access to the more remote corners of the county line.