2017 Map of Shady Dale

About this map

Shady Dale and Machen sit at the southern nexus of this Piedmont landscape, where rural road networks converge near the border of the Oconee National Forest. The area is defined by the drainage of the Little River and its many tributaries, including Gap Cr and Turkey Cr, which create a rolling patchwork of woods and clearings. Historically significant sites for genealogists include Providence Cem and Hearnville Cem, along with local congregations like Pleasant Grove Church. To the north and east, the small communities of Pennington and Godfrey mark the transition between Jasper, Morgan, and Putnam counties. The map details numerous named family roads and landmarks such as Mobley Bridge, reflecting a long-standing agricultural and timber-based economy that persists into the modern era.