Old Maps of Dahlonega, Georgia for Metal Detecting

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Dahlonega, GA maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Dahlonega
    1886 Map of Dahlonega
    1886 Dahlonega
    1886 Print · USGS
    The North Georgia mountains in the mid-1880s reveal a landscape of mining camps and early settlements before the modern era. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Helton's Field and Osbornes, or locate the Findley Mine and the Indian Mound.

  2. 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.

  3. 1891 Map of Gainesville
    1891 Map of Gainesville
    1891 Gainesville
    1891 Print · USGS
    North Georgia in the early 1890s appears as a landscape of rail-junction towns and river-powered industry centered on Hall and Jackson Counties. Researchers can trace historic river crossings like Browns Bridge and Keiths Fy, or locate nineteenth-century landmarks such as Oconee Mills and Flowery Branch.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1892 Map of Dahlonega
    1892 Map of Dahlonega
    1892 Dahlonega
    1892 Print · USGS
    The North Georgia mountains come alive in the late nineteenth century, showing the rugged terrain around the mining hub of Dahlonega. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Osbornes, find the elusive Gold Mine, and locate the Indian Mound.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 1896 Map of Dahlonega
    1896 Map of Dahlonega
    1896 Dahlonega
    1896 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge and North Georgia gold belt are shown here in the 1890s, when mining and mountain gaps defined local travel. Genealogists can trace family roots in Dahlonega, Porter Springs, and the Findley Mine or locate early settlements like Nacoochee.

  7. 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

  8. 1903 Map of Dahlonega
    1903 Map of Dahlonega
    1903 Dahlonega
    1903 Print · USGS
    North Georgia and the Blue Ridge were defined by mountain settlements and early industry at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations across the Nacoochee Valley, locate the Asbestos Mines, or find old sites like Loudsville and Porter Springs.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 1950 Map of Campbell Mtn, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Campbell Mtn, 1952 Print
    1950 Campbell Mtn
    1952 Print · USGS
    Lumpkin County in the early fifties shows a mountain landscape transitioning between its mining heritage and reforestation. Researchers can trace family sites like Davis Chapel Cem, locate the historic Buckhorn Tavern, and identify the Barlow Mine (Inactive).
    6 unique versions available

  11. 1951 Map of Dahlonega, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Dahlonega, 1953 Print
    1951 Dahlonega
    1953 Print · USGS
    Dahlonega and the southern Blue Ridge foothills are captured here in the early fifties, centered on the historic town and its namesake college. Local historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Pecks Chapel, Dewey Sch, and the Chestatee River.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1954 Map of Greenville, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Greenville, 1965 Print
    1954 Greenville
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Upstate and Northeast Georgia are captured here during a decade of massive transformation as new reservoirs reshaped the Piedmont. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail over Brasstown Bald or locate old community centers like Demorest, Westminster, and Royston.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 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.

  14. 1958 Map of Greenville
    1958 Map of Greenville
    1958 Greenville
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont and Blue Ridge foothills come alive in this mid-century survey of the Upstate and Northeast Georgia. Trace the regional rail-and-river economy through the Southern Railway corridors and early reservoir developments like Lake Sidney Lanier.

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 1964 Map of Murrayville, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Murrayville, 1965 Print
    1964 Murrayville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Upper Georgia’s river valleys were undergoing a major transformation in the mid-sixties as the newly formed Lake Sidney Lanier reshaped the terrain. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like the Calhoun Gold Mine, Soules Chapel, and Yellow Creek Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1979 Map of Commerce, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Commerce, 1980 Print
    1979 Commerce
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and South Carolina Piedmont reached a period of significant regional growth in the late seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through locations like Blackberry Church, Old Pioneer Cem, and the Gillsville Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 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.

  21. 1981 Map of Toccoa, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Toccoa, 1982 Print
    1981 Toccoa
    1982 Print · USGS
    The tri-state mountain region where Georgia meets the Carolinas is shown here in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named locations and settlements from Dahlonega to Tallulah Falls, along with the Southern rail corridor.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 2011 Map of Murrayville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Murrayville, 2011 Print
    2011 Murrayville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Dahlonega, including Indian Hills, Wahoo Valley, and other nearby areas

  23. 2011 Map of Campbell Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Campbell Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Campbell Mountain
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Dahlonega, including Cane Creek, Buckhorn Tavern, and other nearby areas

  24. 2011 Map of Dahlonega, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Dahlonega, 2011 Print
    2011 Dahlonega
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Dahlonega, including Lumpkin County, White County, and other nearby areas

  25. 2014 Map of Murrayville, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Murrayville, 2014 Print
    2014 Murrayville
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Dahlonega, including Indian Hills, Wahoo Valley, and other nearby areas

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