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2014 Map of Rock Branch

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Rock Branch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Richard B Russell Lake dominates the eastern boundary of this Elbert County landscape, where the waters meet a terrain marked by deep-rooted Georgia settlements. The area is defined by its small community hubs, including Ruckersville, Harmony, and Rock Branch, each centered around historic gathering places and local landmarks like Fains Store. The density of burial sites, such as New Bethel Cem and Vans Creek Cem, points to the long-standing genealogical history of these rural crossroads.

A complex network of creeks, including Beaverdam Cr, Van Cr, and Coldwater Cr, carves through the land, illustrating the drainage patterns that shaped early settlement and road placement. From the northern reaches of Coldwater down to the outskirts of North Elberton, the map provides a clear view of how modern rural life interacts with the traditional footprints of these established Piedmont communities.