2024 Map of McBean

About this map

McBean and the surrounding Burke County countryside are defined by a complex network of waterways and family landmarks south of Augusta. The terrain is shaped by the winding courses of McBean Creek and Boggy Gut Creek, which feed into numerous named impoundments such as Southland Timber Lake, Hagler Lake, and Fryhofer Lake. This area reflects a long-established rural settlement pattern where genealogy is tied closely to the land, evidenced by the numerous family burial grounds scattered across the landscape, including Cosnahan Cem, Knight Cem, and Usher Cem. The community of Shell Bluff sits near the eastern edge of the quadrangle, while the presence of Sandy Hill Airport indicates modern transportation hubs integrated into this agricultural and timber-producing region. The boundary between Richmond Co and Burke Co follows the natural path of the creek, anchoring the political geography to the local hydrology.