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2017 Map of Sandy Cross

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sandy Cross serves as a central hub for this rural stretch of Oglethorpe County, where the landscape is defined by the winding paths of Clouds Creek and Millstone Creek. This 2017 survey reveals a deeply rooted community, evidenced by the high concentration of family cemeteries such as Jarrell - Howard Cem, Paul and Lester Cem, and McCannon Cem. These sites, often located near private farm roads like Watkins Farm Rd or Echols Rd, provide essential data for genealogists tracing long-standing local lineages.

The northern edge of the map features Point Peter, while the southern boundary reaches toward the historic seat of Lexington. The drainage network is particularly dense here, with numerous tributaries including Troublesome Creek and Little Indian Creek carving through the terrain. Evidence of water management is seen at Dam Number Six, supporting the agricultural character of a region where modern roads like Lexington Carlton Rd follow historical routes between old homesteads and creek crossings.