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2011 Map of Sparta NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Springfield settlement serves as the central hub of this Georgia landscape, situated in an area where local history is recorded through numerous family burial sites and rural church grounds. This 2011 survey documents a dense concentration of genealogical landmarks, including the Hilsman-Lary Family Cemetery, Cooper Family Cemetery, and Springfield Cemetery Number 2. These sites reflect the long-standing familial ties and community structure of Hancock County, often located near ancestral homes and early road networks like Springfield RD.

Water plays a primary role in defining property and topographic boundaries, with the Ogeechee River cutting through the northeast corner and tributaries such as Battle Branch and Hunnon Branch carving through the terrain. The presence of the Old Springfield Church Cemetery and the Apostolic Faith Cemetery highlights the intersection of faith and community life. The road system, featuring names like Log Cabin RD SW and Margarets Grove RD SW, suggests a rural agricultural character that has persisted into the 21st century.