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2011 Map of Thelma

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Suwannoochee Creek defines the drainage of this south Georgia landscape, winding through a region characterized by low-lying wetlands and scattered settlements. The communities of Thelma and Fruitland serve as the primary focal points of human activity, connected by a network of rural roads such as Thelma Headlight Rd and County Hwy-58. The terrain is marked by distinctive water features including Walters Bay and Lees Bay, which are characteristic of the coastal plain's hydrologic patterns.

Researchers and genealogists will find several notable locations for tracing local history, including the Indian Hammock area and established crossing points like New Ford and Starling Ford. These traditional names suggest long-standing movement patterns through the wetlands. The presence of Beryl Lake and the confluence of numerous branches, such as Half Way Branch and Bear Branch, illustrate the complex water systems that have influenced land use and travel in this corner of Echols County.