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2011 Map of Shiloh

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Shiloh
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Dowdell Knob and the surrounding Pine Mountain ridge define the western edge of this landscape, where the terrain drops away into the drainage basins of Pigeon Creek and Lazer Creek. The settlement of Shiloh serves as a central hub, connected by a network of rural routes like Old Shiloh Rd and Kings Gap Rd. To the northeast, the outskirts of Manchester meet the natural corridor of Hodo Gap, marking a significant pass through the ridgeline.

Genealogists and local historians can trace several community landmarks, including the Sardis church and multiple burial grounds such as Trammell Cemetery and Macedonia Cemetery. The geography is characterized by numerous small impoundments and water features, from the scenic Cascade Falls to larger bodies like Lake Milt-Ann and Parkman Lake. These water sources, fed by branches like Wolfden Branch and Sparks Creek, historically anchored the agricultural and small-town development of this Georgia corridor.