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2024 Map of Morris

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Morris
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The confluence of Quitman and Randolph counties defines this landscape, where the settlements of Morris and Springvale serve as historic anchors along the modern road network. The terrain is deeply incised by a dense network of watercourses, most notably Pataula Creek and Holanna Creek, which drain the undulating hills of southwest Georgia. This 2024 survey documents the enduring presence of local community sites, including the Springvale Cemetery and Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery near Crossroads, providing essential landmarks for genealogical research.

Agricultural and timber land use is implied by the intricate web of county roads and named routes like John Bennett Rd and Reid Price Rd. Small, dispersed settlements like Union and Garnersville are connected by these paths, reflecting the rural settlement patterns that have persisted in this region. The map also identifies numerous minor tributaries such as Smither Jack Creek and Hatchodkee Creek, which suggest the natural drainage systems that shaped early land holdings and transport routes in the area.