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2017 Map of Old Town

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Ogeechee River snakes through the western portion of this landscape, its path defined by the intricate wetland networks of Three Runs and several oxbow formations like Smith Lake. This area of eastern Georgia is defined by its deep ties to the river and the rural road network that connects long-standing family landholdings. The settlement of Old Town sits at the heart of this grid, surrounded by evidence of early community life such as the Street Place Cem and Causey Cem.

Upstream crossings at Huddens Bridge and McCroans Bridge provide vital links across the river, while the landscape to the east transitions into a series of named ponds and springs, including Boiling Spring and Turkey Pond. The presence of Upper Roundabout and Lower Roundabout near Hancock Lake suggests a unique local geography of winding water and road junctions that have likely served as landmarks for generations of Jefferson County residents.