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Old Maps of Nelson, Georgia for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 41 historic maps of Nelson. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Nelson, GA maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Suwanee
    1890 Map of Suwanee
    1890 Suwanee
    1890 Print · USGS
    North Georgia in the 1890s was a landscape of river-powered commerce and gold prospecting. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named river crossings like Jones Ferry and Pirkle's Ferry or locate the historic Kin Mori Gold Mine.
  4. 1894 Map of Suwanee
    1894 Map of Suwanee
    1894 Suwanee
    1894 Print · USGS
    North Georgia in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of river ferries and rising industry, from marble quarries to gold mines. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Fields Cross Roads, the Kin Mori Gold Mine, and Fort Buffington.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1926 Map of Tate, 1968 Print
    1926 Map of Tate, 1968 Print
    1926 Tate
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northern Georgia's ridge-and-valley corridor is captured here in the mid-twenties, showcasing a landscape of mining and rail commerce. Trace early industrial sites like the Franklin Gold Mine and old crossroads like Ball Ground or Nelson.
  10. 1928 Map of Tate
    1928 Map of Tate
    1928 Tate
    1928 Print · USGS
    North Georgia’s mineral and mountain heritage comes to life in the late 1920s as the rail line connects the marble and gold districts. Researchers can locate family roots at the Franklin Gold Mine, Old Damascus Church, or Burroughs Crossroads.
  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.
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 1972 Map of Nelson, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Nelson, 1975 Print
    1972 Nelson
    1975 Print · USGS
    North Georgia in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by marble extraction and mountain ridges at the meeting of three counties. Researchers can locate the Quarries of Marblehill, the Tate Lookout Tower, and rural landmarks like Long Swamp Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1973 Map of Ball Ground West, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Ball Ground West, 1975 Print
    1973 Ball Ground West
    1975 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County during the mid-seventies shows a landscape of river-valley towns and rural crossroads before the massive suburban expansion of later decades. Genealogists can trace family roots at Old Damascus Ch, Burris Crossroads, and along the Louisville and Nashville rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1973 Map of Ball Ground East, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Ball Ground East, 1975 Print
    1973 Ball Ground East
    1975 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County in the early seventies shows a landscape of small Piedmont communities and winding river valleys before the rapid suburban expansion of later decades. Trace old family routes and rural landmarks like Cane Creek Cem, the Ophir community, and Conn Creek Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1973 Map of Jasper, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Jasper, 1975 Print
    1973 Jasper
    1975 Print · USGS
    The foothills of north Georgia are captured here in the 1970s, showcasing the industrial and spiritual hubs of Pickens County. Genealogists can trace family locations near Salem Ch, Philadelphia Ch, and the Louisville and Nashville rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1981 Map of Cartersville, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Cartersville, 1982 Print
    1981 Cartersville
    1982 Print · USGS
    North Georgia at the start of the eighties shows a landscape defined by massive reservoirs and historic rail corridors. Researchers can trace the heritage of the Etowah Indian Mounds or locate old junctions along the Southern Railway and Seaboard Coast Line.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1992 Map of Ball Ground West, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Ball Ground West, 1993 Print
    1992 Ball Ground West
    1993 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County in the early 1990s reflects a landscape of river-valley settlements and growing infrastructure north of Canton. Genealogists and historians can trace several rural congregations and burial grounds, including Old Damascus Ch, McFarland Cem, and Dowda Cem.
  43. 1992 Map of Jasper, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Jasper, 1993 Print
    1992 Jasper
    1993 Print · USGS
    The northern Georgia piedmont around the early 1990s shows a landscape of industrial quarries and growing mountain communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Norton Cem, Philadelphia Ch, and the crossroads at Cagle.
  46. 1993 Map of Ball Ground East, 1999 Print
    1993 Map of Ball Ground East, 1999 Print
    1993 Ball Ground East
    1999 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County in the 1990s remained a landscape of deep river valleys and quiet country crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Mica Ch, Ophir, and the cemeteries near Cane Creek Cem.
  49. 1997 Map of Ball Ground West, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Ball Ground West, 1999 Print
    1997 Ball Ground West
    1999 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County in the late 1990s shows a landscape of river meanders and growing infrastructure along the rail corridor. Researchers can find numerous country churches and family burial sites, including Old Damascus Ch, Keithsburg, and Hickory Log Cem.
  52. 1997 Map of Nelson, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Nelson, 1999 Print
    1997 Nelson
    1999 Print · USGS
    The foothills of North Georgia appear in the late nineties, documenting the rural settlements and mountain ridges of the Pickens and Cherokee county lines. Researchers can find old congregations like Yellow Creek Ch and trace the industrial landscape of Marblehill and its nearby Quarry sites.
  55. 1997 Map of Jasper, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Jasper, 1999 Print
    1997 Jasper
    1999 Print · USGS
    Jasper and the surrounding North Georgia foothills are documented here during the late nineties, showing a landscape of mountain ridges and active rail corridors. Researchers can trace the L & N railroad line through Tate and Nelson or locate local landmarks like Sharp Top Cem and the Quarries.
  58. 1999 Map of Ball Ground East, 2003 Print
    1999 Map of Ball Ground East, 2003 Print
    1999 Ball Ground East
    2003 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County at the close of the twentieth century remains a landscape of river valleys and rural crossroads. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks and community anchors like Liberty Ch, Cane Creek Cem, and the old settlement at Ophir.
  61. 2011 Map of Nelson, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Nelson, 2011 Print
    2011 Nelson
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Big Canoe, Holcomb, and other nearby areas
  64. 2011 Map of Ball Ground East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ball Ground East, 2011 Print
    2011 Ball Ground East
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Ball Ground, Macedonia, and other nearby areas
  67. 2011 Map of Ball Ground West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ball Ground West, 2011 Print
    2011 Ball Ground West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Canton, Ball Ground, and other nearby areas
  70. 2011 Map of Jasper, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Jasper, 2011 Print
    2011 Jasper
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Jasper, West Brook, and other nearby areas
  73. 2014 Map of Nelson, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Nelson, 2014 Print
    2014 Nelson
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Big Canoe, Holcomb, and other nearby areas
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