Old Maps of Pickens County, Georgia for Metal Detecting

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Pickens County, GA maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Dalton
    1886 Map of Dalton
    1886 Dalton
    1886 Print · USGS
    Northwest Georgia in the 1880s is a landscape of mountain gaps and vital river ferries. Trace family roots and vanished infrastructure from Dalton to Spring Place, including named landmarks like Shackelfords Ferry and Fort Mountain.

  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. 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. 1890 Map of Cartersville
    1890 Map of Cartersville
    1890 Cartersville
    1890 Print · USGS
    Northwest Georgia in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of burgeoning rail junctions and river-powered industry. Researchers can trace the roots of families and commerce at McDaniel's Station, Warford's Roads, and the many industrial sites along the Etowah River.

  5. 1891 Map of Cartersville
    1891 Map of Cartersville
    1891 Cartersville
    1891 Print · USGS
    North Georgia in the late nineteenth century was defined by its winding river crossings and the arrival of the iron horse. Trace the paths of early travel through Wooley's Ferry, identify old family operations like Hall's Mill, and locate rail stops at McDaniel's Station.

  6. 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.

  7. 1892 Map of Dalton
    1892 Map of Dalton
    1892 Dalton
    1892 Print · USGS
    Northwest Georgia in the late nineteenth century was defined by its river crossings and the emerging rail lines through Dalton. Researchers can trace the Federal Road and locate family landmarks like Newtown Ferry or Talking Rock Mills.

  8. 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

  9. 1896 Map of Cartersville
    1896 Map of Cartersville
    1896 Cartersville
    1896 Print · USGS
    North Georgia in the late nineteenth century was a rugged landscape of river crossings and mountain ridges. Trace the old ferry routes like Akeman Ferry or locate vanished industrial sites such as Marine Mill and the early works at Cement.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1897 Map of Dalton
    1897 Map of Dalton
    1897 Dalton
    1897 Print · USGS
    Northwest Georgia in the late nineteenth century was a rugged landscape of river crossings and mountain gaps. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and commerce at Praters Mill, Spring Place, and historic river crossings like Montgomery Ferry.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 1914 Map of Talking Rock, 1960 Print
    1914 Map of Talking Rock, 1960 Print
    1914 Talking Rock
    1960 Print · USGS
    The foothills of North Georgia are captured here before the mid-century, showing the early communities of Talking Rock and Whitestone along the Louisville and Nashville rail line. Researchers can trace family sites at Ball Creek School, locate river crossings like McClouds Ford, and follow the historic FEDERAL ROAD.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1916 Map of Talking Rock
    1916 Map of Talking Rock
    1916 Talking Rock
    1916 Print · USGS
    North Georgia in the years before the Great War is defined by the winding Coosawattee River and the historic Federal Road. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Cairns Mill, Clouds Ford, and the old Ball Creek School.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 1947 Map of Waleska, 1964 Print
    1947 Map of Waleska, 1964 Print
    1947 Waleska
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Georgia’s rural landscape is captured here in the late 1940s as mountain communities and small mill towns were linked by the Louisville and Nashville rail line. Researchers can trace the heritage of Waleska and Fairmount through local landmarks like Erwin Mill, Oak Hill Sch, and the Hutchinson Cem.

  18. 1950 Map of Waleska
    1950 Map of Waleska
    1950 Waleska
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Northwest Georgia reveals a network of mountain ridges and creek-bottom farms connected by the Louisville and Nashville rail line. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like the County Home, Richardson Cemetery, and rural schools like Oak Hill School.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 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.

  20. 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

  21. 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.

  23. 1971 Map of Amicalola, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Amicalola, 1973 Print
    1971 Amicalola
    1973 Print · USGS
    North Georgia's high country is captured here in the early seventies as small mountain communities remained centered around local churches. Researchers can locate family sites near Little Ebenezer Cem, Antioch Ch, and the settlement of Amicalola.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1971 Map of Oakman, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Oakman, 1973 Print
    1971 Oakman
    1973 Print · USGS
    North Georgia’s mountain landscape is captured here during the 1970s as new reservoirs began to reshape the river valleys. Researchers can locate several rural churches and rail-side communities like Oakman, Hopewell Ch, and Sweden near the Louisville and Nashville line.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1971 Map of Dyke, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Dyke, 1973 Print
    1971 Dyke
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Gilmer and Pickens county line was a landscape of remote mountain valleys and dispersed homesteads in the early seventies. Researchers can trace family roots through sites like Clear Creek Ch, the Louisville and Nashville rail corridor, and Pleasant Valley.
    3 unique versions available

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