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2024 Map of Roland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Flint River carves a deep, winding course through the borderlands of Talbot and Upson Counties, defining a landscape marked by dramatic riverine features. This reach is notable for its numerous named shoals and river islands, including Yellow Jacket Shoals, Hightower Shoals, and several larger landforms like Owens Island and Gibson Island. The river's path is constrained by significant terrain features such as Sprewell Bluff and Pine Mountain, creating a complex topography that has historically influenced the placement of local settlements and infrastructure.

Small communities and family clusters are scattered across the uplands, including Roland, Sunset Village, and Pleasant Hill. For genealogists, the map is a detailed record of local burial sites, with numerous small family and community cemeteries such as Smith Cem, Grantland Cem, and Pye Cem documented across the terrain. These sites, often situated near old road intersections like Roland Rd and Sprewell Bluff Rd, provide a window into the settlement patterns of this rural Georgia corridor.