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2017 Map of Thelma

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Thelma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Fruitland and the crossroads at Thelma anchor this portion of the coastal plain near the Clinch Co / Echols Co line. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of wetlands, with the winding course of Suwannoochee Cr serving as the primary drainage for the area. This low-lying region is characterized by numerous bay features, such as Whitehead Bay, McClain Bay, and Stalvey Bay, which are often linked by smaller seasonal watercourses like Boggy Drain and Soldier Drain.

Remote settlements like Indian Hammock are reached via a limited grid of roads, including Hunting Club RD and Hendley RD. The southern portion of the quadrangle shows the progression of Suwannoochee Cr as it feeds toward the Suwannee River basin, passing landmarks like Beryl Lake and Half Way Branch. This survey provides a clear view of the hydrological patterns and sparse residential footprint of this timber and wetland-rich corner of Georgia.