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2017 Map of Queensland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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The Ocmulgee River defines the landscape of this south-central Georgia territory, winding through a complex of wetlands and tributaries where Wilcox, Telfair, and Ben Hill counties converge. This 2017 study illustrates a predominantly rural landscape punctuated by several small communities, including Queensland, Lulaville, and Forest Glen. The area is notably dense with small family and community burial grounds, such as Vaughn Tabernacle Cem, Evergreen Cem, and Wilcox-Reid Cem, which serve as vital touchstones for local genealogical research.

Hydrological features like Oscewichee Spring and W J Wilson Lake suggest a reliance on the local water table, while the prominence of Bowens Mill indicates historical industry tied to the region's watercourses. The terrain is marked by distinct features such as Red Bluff, overlooking the river lowlands, providing a clear picture of the physical environment that shaped the settlement patterns of these three counties.