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1971 Map of Lothair

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Lothair
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Oconee River dictates the landscape of this region where Treutlen, Laurens, Wheeler, and Montgomery counties converge. In the early 1970s, the river corridor remains defined by its natural topography, featuring significant landmarks like Berry Hill Bluff, Silver Bluff, and Williams Bluff. This survey provides a precise look at the rural social geography of the era, marked by several country congregations such as Beulah Ch, Rosemont Ch, and St Marks Ch.

Notable for local historians and genealogists is the Gov Troup Grave, located on a ridge overlooking Boggy Branch. The small community of Lothair sits near the headwaters of Red Bluff Creek, while river access points like Clabber Landing and various unnamed boat landings suggest a lifestyle still deeply connected to the winding waterway. The mapping of Lake Ginger and Palm Lake further highlights the numerous water features punctuating the dense pine woods and agricultural clearings.