Old Maps of Afton, Georgia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 16 historic maps of Afton. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Afton, GA maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Ellijay
    1888 Map of Ellijay
    1888 Ellijay
    1888 Print · USGS
    North Georgia in the late 1880s was a land of high peaks and emerging rail lines as the mountains were first being methodically surveyed. You can trace the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad through Blue Ridge and locate vanished stops like Vanzants Store or the rural community of Cherry Log.

  2. 1892 Map of Ellijay
    1892 Map of Ellijay
    1892 Ellijay
    1892 Print · USGS
    North Georgia's mountain communities were primarily connected by river valleys and the winding Marietta and North Georgia Railroad in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and centers of trade like Vanzant's Store, Mineral Bluff, and Cherry Log.

  3. 1898 Map of Ellijay
    1898 Map of Ellijay
    1898 Ellijay
    1898 Print · USGS
    North Georgia’s mountain country is captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing the early development of Gilmer and Fannin counties. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near old river crossings like Centers Ferry and settlements such as Mineral Bluff and Whitepath.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1911 Map of Ellijay
    1911 Map of Ellijay
    1911 Ellijay
    1911 Print · USGS
    North Georgia and the Tennessee border are captured here at the turn of the century, showing a mountain landscape of river ferries and early rail. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Higdons Store, the Pisgah church, or crossings at Bakers Ferry and Shallow Ford.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Rome
    1955 Map of Rome
    1955 Rome
    1955 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee appear in the mid-fifties as a landscape of ridge-and-valley industry and river navigation. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Chattanooga, the iron works of Gadsden, and textile towns like Trion or Summerville.

  6. 1958 Map of Rome, 1966 Print
    1958 Map of Rome, 1966 Print
    1958 Rome
    1966 Print · USGS
    Northwest Georgia and neighboring Tennessee and Alabama are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of high ridges and river valleys. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Seaboard Air Line RR and explore the bounds of Cloudland Canyon State Park or Fort Oglethorpe.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1961 Map of Rome
    1961 Map of Rome
    1961 Rome
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northwest Georgia and neighboring Tennessee and Alabama are shown here at a moment of significant mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Central of Georgia or locate landmarks within Chickamauga and Chattanooga Nat Military Park.

  8. 1963 Map of Rome
    1963 Map of Rome
    1963 Rome
    1963 Print · USGS
    The tri-state corner of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee is captured here during a period of massive reservoir expansion and post-war growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Ry or locate landmarks like Fort Oglethorpe and Cloudland Canyon State Park.

  9. 1971 Map of Nimblewill, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Nimblewill, 1973 Print
    1971 Nimblewill
    1973 Print · USGS
    The North Georgia highlands are captured here in the early seventies, centered on the community of Nimblewill and the Amicalola Mountain range. You can trace old mountain routes through Nimblewill Gap and locate historic rural gathering places like Wesley Chapel and Afton.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1981 Map of Dalton, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Dalton, 1982 Print
    1981 Dalton
    1982 Print · USGS
    North Georgia and the tristate borderlands are captured in the early eighties as the textile economy of Dalton thrived alongside the expanding Chattahoochee National Forest. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail through the high country or locate family-named landmarks like Haskins Mill and Carters Mill.

  11. 1997 Map of Nimblewill, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Nimblewill, 2000 Print
    1997 Nimblewill
    2000 Print · USGS
    Dawson and Lumpkin Counties come alive in this late-nineties survey of the southern Blue Ridge peaks and forest lands. Researchers can trace rural lineages through Wesley Chapel Cem, locate the Lookout Tower on Frosty Mountain, or find the small community of Emma.

  12. 2011 Map of Nimblewill, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Nimblewill, 2011 Print
    2011 Nimblewill
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Afton, including Nimblewill, Emma, and other nearby areas

  13. 2014 Map of Nimblewill, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Nimblewill, 2014 Print
    2014 Nimblewill
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Afton, including Nimblewill, Emma, and other nearby areas

  14. 2017 Map of Nimblewill, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Nimblewill, 2017 Print
    2017 Nimblewill
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Afton, including Nimblewill, Emma, and other nearby areas

  15. 2020 Map of Nimblewill, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Nimblewill, 2020 Print
    2020 Nimblewill
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Afton, including Nimblewill, Emma, and other nearby areas

  16. 2024 Map of Nimblewill, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Nimblewill, 2024 Print
    2024 Nimblewill
    2024 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Blue Ridge come alive in this survey of the Dawson and Lumpkin county borders. Genealogists and hikers can trace historic family burial sites like Spriggs Summerour Cem and the path of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

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