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2017 Map of Royston

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Royston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Royston serves as the primary hub for this Georgia landscape where the borders of Franklin, Hart, and Madison counties converge. The terrain is defined by the branching tributaries of Beaverdam Cr and Shoal Cr, which historically dictated the placement of early settlements and agricultural crossings like Bakers Bridge. Small rural communities such as Bowersville and Canon are clearly delineated alongside more localized hamlets like Goldmine and Eagle Grove.

Genealogists will find a high density of family-named landmarks and rural burial grounds, including the Old Macedonia Cem, Rose Hill Cem, and Berryman Cem. The map reflects a blend of traditional community centers, represented by Harmony Grove Ch and Grace Baptist Church, with modern infrastructure like the Franklin County Airport. The abundance of small reservoirs, such as Reservoir Eight and Reservoir Six, highlights the managed water systems critical to this Piedmont region's modern land use.