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2020 Map of Shellman

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Shellman anchors the southwestern corner of this West Georgia landscape, situated where the boundary between Randolph and Terrell Counties shapes the local geography. The area is defined by an intricate network of waterways, most notably the winding courses of Ichawaynochaway Creek and its tributary, Little Ichawaynochaway Creek. These streams cut through a terrain marked by numerous small ridges and valleys, creating a drainage system that includes Turkey Creek, Wolf Creek, and Chenube Creek.

Rural community life is centered around the settlement of Graves and several established burial grounds that serve as vital touchstones for family history. From Pierces Chapel Cemetery in the north to Rehoboth Cemetery and New Bethel Cemetery, these sites alongside features like Stephans Pond and Smiths Pond reflect the long-standing agricultural and residential patterns of the region. A web of local routes such as Melton Mill Road and Old Field Road connects these landmarks, tracing the historical movement between farmsteads and town centers.