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2011 Map of Madison

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Madison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Madison serves as the focal point of this North Georgia survey, illustrating a landscape where historical community centers and modern infrastructure meet. The city center is detailed with the Madison Post Office and nearby Madison Municipal Airport, while adjacent residential areas like Canaan and Beacon Heights define the local geography. The surrounding countryside is dotted with small settlements such as Smyrna and Bethany, which are often anchored by long-standing religious sites like the Smyrna Baptist Church Cemetery and Plainview Baptist Church Cemetery.

Hydrology plays a significant role in the region's layout, with numerous small impoundments such as Mason Lake and Strange Lake created by structures like the McGuery Dam. The drainage network, including North Sugar Creek and South Sugar Creek, dictates the winding paths of rural routes like Old Buckhead Rd and Barrows Grove Rd. This map offers a clear view of the area's transition from an agricultural past to its contemporary character as a regional hub.