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2017 Map of Minter

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Minter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Oconee River meanders through this Laurens County landscape, creating a complex wetland environment of oxbows and secondary channels such as the Dead River and Muddy Slough. In this riverine corridor, unique water features like Troup Lake and Watson Lake are joined by numerous groundwater sources, including Wells Spring, Rock Springs, and Troup Spring. These natural features reflect the hydrology of the coastal plain before heavy modern alteration.

Settlement is concentrated around the community of Minter in the northeast, while the rest of the area is characterized by rural roads and family-linked landmarks. Genealogists will find several burial grounds across the terrain, including Minter Cem, Moore Cem, Hall Cem, and Braceville Cem. The map documents a network of local routes like S Poplar Springs Church Rd and Bracewell Mathis Rd, which connect the scattered homesteads and river landings typical of this part of Georgia.