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2011 Map of Winder South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Winder anchors the northern portion of this survey, serving as a hub for the surrounding settlements of Bethlehem, Russell, and Gratis. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Apalachee River and its many tributaries, including Marbury Creek and Shoal Creek. These watercourses provided the essential foundation for early local industry, evidenced by landmarks such as the Kilgore Mill Covered Bridge.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites across the Piedmont terrain, from large communal grounds like Rose Hill Cemetery to smaller family-named plots such as Harris Cemetery, Doster Cemetery, and Sims Cemetery. Modern development around the Winder Airport and Pine Hills Golf Course contrasts with the network of older routes like Jackson Trail Rd and Bowman Mill Rd SE, which trace the region's agricultural roots toward the southern border near Bradley.