2014 Map of Milstead

About this map

The Yellow River carves a winding path through this portion of Georgia, where the historical industrial settlement of Milstead and rural communities like Zingara define the local geography. Significant water features including Big Haynes Cr and Gum Cr drain into the river system, supporting numerous smaller lakes such as Parkers Lake and Rockdale Lake. The landscape transition from river bottoms to upland ridges is marked by landmarks like Griffin Mtn and the dense Hightower Forest. Genealogists will find interest in several family and community burial grounds, including Almand Cemetery and Gum Creek Cemetery. The infrastructure of the era is evident in crossings like the McDaniel Bridge and the growing residential pockets of Hi Roc Shores and Ashley Grove. Transport corridors such as Ga-138 and the network of historic trails like West Hightower Trail connect these varied settlements across the Rockdale, Newton, and Walton county lines.