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2014 Map of Minter

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Minter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Oconee River winds through this section of Laurens County, creating a complex landscape of wetlands and oxbows like Dead River, Troup Lake, and Muddy Slough. The rural character of the area is anchored by the small settlements of Minter and Tweed, connected by a network of country roads such as Rock Springs Rd and S Poplar Springs Church Rd. Several family and community landmarks are scattered across the terrain, including Minter Cem, Moore Cem, and Braceville Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this part of Georgia.

Water sources are abundant beyond the main river channel, with Troup Spring, Wells Spring, and Wilkes Spring feeding into the local drainage system. The presence of Tark Hill and numerous named creeks like Turkey Cr and Pughes Cr suggests a landscape defined by its hydrography and small-scale agriculture. This map provides a detailed look at the rural infrastructure of the early 21st century before modern developments altered the traditional land patterns of the region.