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1978 Map of Resseaus Crossroads

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Resseaus Crossroads
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Oconee National Forest covers much of this landscape, where the confluence of several water systems defines the local geography. The northern edge follows the winding path of Murder Creek, while the eastern portion is dominated by the sprawling reaches of Lake Sinclair. Small rural settlements and family landmarks are scattered throughout, including Resseaus Crossroads and Stanfordville.

Local genealogy and history are preserved through numerous country churches and burial grounds, such as Pierce Chapel Ch and the Key Cem. The map illustrates a point in time when the transition between deep forest and recreational development was well underway, marked by the Sinclair Lake Recreation Area and various campgrounds. Transportation patterns are represented by a network of local roads and an occasional Jeep Trail cutting through the dense woodland of Putnam and Jones counties.