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2014 Map of Thelma

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Thelma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The boundary between Clinch Co and Echols Co follows the winding path of Suwanneechee Cr, carving through the southern Georgia flatlands near the Florida line. This 2014 survey reveals a landscape primarily defined by its hydrography and small, localized settlements like Thelma and Fruitland. These communities are connected by a web of rural tracks and unpaved routes such as Chauncey Rd and Hunting Club Rd, illustrating the persistence of traditional land use and hunting culture in the region.

Water and terrain features suggest long-standing local landmarks, notably Indian Hammock and the river crossings at New Ford and Starling Ford. To the east, the terrain transitions into significant wetland areas labeled as bays, including Walters Bay and Lees Bay. Small water bodies like Beryl Lake and tributaries such as Sweetwater Cr and Half Way Br further define the drainage patterns of this quiet borderland region.