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2020 Map of Sandy Cross

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Sandy Cross
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Lexington serves as the southern anchor for this section of Oglethorpe County, where the landscape is defined by the winding paths of Grove Cr and Little Indian Cr. The rural character of the region is evident in the dense concentration of family burial grounds scattered across the terrain, including the Jarrell - Howard Cem near the central crossroads and the McCannon Cem further east. These landmarks, along with the small communities of Sandy Cross and Point Peter, suggest a long-standing pattern of localized settlement and family-centered agriculture.

Transport routes like Lexington Carlton Rd and Sandy Cross Rd connect these outlying clusters, following the natural ridges between water bodies like Clouds Cr and Mule Br. The inclusion of Dam Number Six in the northwest quadrant indicates local water management or industrial history along the Little Clouds Cr drainage. This topographic record provides a detailed look at the contemporary placement of rural estates and historical family cemeteries that form the genealogical backbone of the county.