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2011 Map of Social Circle

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Social Circle serves as the primary hub in this Georgia landscape, situated at the convergence of historic road networks including the Jersey Social Circle Rd and Malcolm Rd. The area is defined by its numerous small-scale reservoirs and dams, such as McGarity Lake and Baccus Lake, which manage the drainage of several local waterways including Means Creek and Hard Labor Creek. Notable family and community burial grounds, such as Circle View Cemetery and the Hollis and Sigman Cemetery, are scattered across the quadrangle, reflecting generations of local residency.

The western portion of the region is punctuated by the significant elevation of Alcovy Mountain, while the east opens toward the extensive Hard Labor Creek State Park. Small rural settlements like Herndonville and Whitney appear alongside specialized landmarks such as the Walton State Fish Hatchery and Sleepy Hollow Airport, illustrating a blend of agricultural heritage, conservation efforts, and early 21st-century rural infrastructure.