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2011 Map of Ocilla East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The town of Ocilla and the surrounding Irwin County countryside appear in detail during this 2011 survey, showing a landscape defined by agriculture and a dense network of blackwater streams. The Willacoochee River and Willacoochee Creek dominate the central drainage, while the eastern edge of the quadrangle is marked by Satilla Creek. Family names are deeply etched into the local geography, visible in the many small reservoirs and dams such as Veal Lake Dam, Shiver Lake Dam South, and Harper Lake Dam.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous small burial grounds and landmarks preserved here. Beyond the Ocilla City Cemetery, the map identifies rural sites like Whitleys Cemetery, Paulk Cemetery, and Henderson Chapel Cemetery. The small settlement of Holt sits at a crossroads to the east, while the Ocilla Post Office serves as a central anchor for the community. The grid of country roads, including Warren Paulk Rd and Johnny Harper Rd, reflects the long-standing family landholdings of this South Georgia region.