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2017 Map of Philomath

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Philomath and the surrounding rural landscape sit at the intersection of Oglethorpe, Wilkes, and Taliaferro counties. The terrain is defined by the headwaters of the N Fork Little River and the S Fork Little River, which create a complex network of creeks including Kettle Cr and Lunceford Br. This area shows a persistent pattern of small settlements and family landmarks, with several established burial grounds like Thaxton Cem and County Line Cem providing vital links for genealogical research.

Transportation routes like Crawfordville Rd and Lexington Rd NW connect isolated communities such as Carters Grove and Lyneville. Notable landmarks like War Hill and Johnson Pond punctuate the wooded and agricultural plots. The map also records the presence of mineral springs at Daniel Springs, illustrating the historical importance of local water sources in the development of these Georgia uplands.