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2011 Map of Moran

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sandy Point and Moran anchor this section of Georgia, where a complex network of creeks and small private reservoirs defines the landscape. The geography is heavily influenced by the drainage basins of Echeconnee Creek and its many tributaries, including Little Echeconnee Creek and Walnut Creek. These waterways are dotted with several dammed features such as Hughes Lake, Mosely Lake, and Huneycut Lake, illustrating a pattern of local water management and recreation.

Genealogical interest is found in the scattered burial grounds that mark the rural heritage of the area, including the Anderson-Barnes-Bagley Cemetery and Spring Hill Cemetery. Religious and community gathering spaces are prominent, evidenced by the Tabernacle Campground and Southeastern Holiness Camp. The southern portion of the map transition into slightly denser settlement near the Hancock Subdivision, while the rest of the quadrangle remains characterized by large rural tracts and timberlands served by routes like Sandy Point Rd.