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2011 Map of Washington West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The rolling terrain of Wilkes County, Georgia, is defined by the winding course of the Little River and a network of creeks that once supported the area's agricultural and early industrial life. Rural communities like Tyrone and Ficklin anchor the southern and western portions of the landscape, while the outskirts of Washington expand through Washington Heights and Lincoln Heights in the northeast. This 2011 survey captures a landscape punctuated by resource management and local history, featuring the City of Washington Reservoir and numerous small impoundments such as Beaverdam Creek Lake and Edwards Lake.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of family and community landmarks, including Bethel Cemetery, Simpson Cemetery, and Mercer Cemetery. The presence of the Stony Ridge Mine provides a physical link to the region's geological and extractive history, while the detailed road network, from Skull Shoals Rd to Quaker Springs Rd, reveals the enduring patterns of rural connectivity in this part of Georgia.