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2011 Map of Portal

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Portal and the surrounding Bulloch County landscape are defined by a network of small creeks and man-made ponds that support the local agricultural economy. The town of Portal serves as a central hub, with Womack Airport and the Portal Cemetery situated just to the south. The surrounding countryside is dotted with family-named landmarks and smaller settlements like Piddleville and Aaron, reflecting a deeply rooted local history.

Water management is central to this environment, as seen in the numerous dammed water bodies such as Oglesby Pond, Fields Pond, and Parrish Lake. These ponds, often fed by Lotts Creek or Mill Creek, indicate a historical reliance on controlled water sources for farming or livestock. Genealogists will find a wealth of location data in the many small burial grounds throughout the area, including the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mincy Cemetery, and Franklin Cemetery, which provide a geographic anchor for many long-standing family names in the region.