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2020 Map of Sparta NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The settlement of Springfield and the historic crossroads of Powelton anchor this detailed study of the rural landscape where Hancock, Taliaferro, and Greene counties meet. For genealogists, the map is remarkably dense with family-named landmarks, including the Johnston Family Cem, Hilsman-Lary Family Cem, and Hubert Family Cem. These sites, along with the Old Springfield Church Cem and Apostolic Faith Cem, reveal the deep generational roots of this Georgia Piedmont region.

Waterways like Beaverdam Cr, Neel Cr, and the upper reaches of the Ogeechee River define the local topography, which is crisscrossed by historic routes such as Railroad Ave and Monument Rd. The distribution of these family plots and small community centers suggests a land-use pattern largely unchanged for decades, offering a precise look at the area's rural character before modern development could obscure these historical markers.