2017 Map of Rayle

About this map

The county boundary between Oglethorpe and Wilkes counties follows the meandering path of Dry Fork through a landscape defined by traditional Georgia agriculture and historical family landmarks. The small community of Rayle and nearby Centerville anchor the southern half of the map along Lexington Rd. Notable for genealogists, the terrain is dotted with ancestral sites such as Chafin Cem, Rock Cem, and Sardis Cem. Water remains a central feature of the local geography, from the University of Georgia Farm Lake to the headwaters of Kettle Cr and Beaverdam Cr. The presence of Clarks Mineral Spring indicates the area's natural hydrological features, while the dense network of local routes like Stevens Grove Church Rd and Sardis Church Rd suggests the enduring importance of community hubs and rural parishes.