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2011 Map of Thomson East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Boneville and Dearing anchor this corner of McDuffie County, where a dense network of country roads and family-named cemeteries reflects a deeply rooted rural community. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Sweetwater Creek and the intricate series of reservoirs to the south, including Dearing Number 10 Lake and Arties Pond. These water features, often coupled with structures like the Boneville Pond Dam, suggest a history of local water management for agriculture or milling.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous burial sites scattered across the township, such as Saint Luke Cemetery, Marshall Cemetery, and the Ivory Family Cemetery. The presence of small settlements like Megahee and the transition from larger creeks like Kiokee Creek to smaller runs like Sills Branch provide a clear view of how Georgia's interior geography dictated early settlement patterns and property lines.