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2024 Map of Rockledge

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Rockledge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Rockledge serves as the central hub of this East Georgia landscape, situated where the Laurens Co Treutlen Co boundary winds through the watershed of Mercer Creek. The terrain is defined by a complex network of wetlands and drainages that feed into the Oconee River at the southwestern corner of the sheet. Notable water features like Graham Ponds, Lake Helen, and the slow-moving Muddy Slough indicate a low-lying environment typical of the coastal plain, while small clusters like Orland and Orianna anchor the local road network.

Genealogists may find interest in Mount Zion Cem, located near the Hurricane Branch drainage. The map reveals the modern infrastructure of the region, including the paths of Old Dublin Hwy and various namesake routes like Brick Mill Rd and Sand Pit Rd, reflecting a landscape tied to agriculture and timber. Numerous creeks including Red Bluff Creek and Pendleton Creek crisscross the county line, illustrating the natural boundaries that have long shaped land use in this part of Georgia.