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2017 Map of Sirmans

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sirmans sits along the Lanier Co Clinch Co boundary, serving as a focal point for a landscape defined by extensive wetland networks and rural road systems. The terrain is characterized by numerous bays and swamps, including Devils Bay, Bear Bay, and the expansive Arabia Swamp in the northeast. These wet lowlands are drained by several watercourses such as Suwannoochee Cr and Walker Cr, illustrating the hydrological complexity of this corner of Georgia.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by features like Arabia Cem and the settlement at Eightmile Still. The grid of named roads, including Crisp School Rd, Miller RD, and Sirmans RD, reveals the distribution of family homesteads and agricultural tracts across the Bee Pond Flats. This 2017 survey documents the modern layout of these historic communities, where timber and water remain the dominant geographic forces.