Old Maps of Rabun County, Georgia

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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. 1886 Map of Walhalla
    1886 Map of Walhalla
    1886 Walhalla
    1886 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Blue Ridge come alive in this late nineteenth-century survey of the Georgia and South Carolina borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks through Walhalla and Toccoa, or locate family landmarks like Batchelor's Retreat and Mosley's Mill.

  3. 1891 Map of Cowee
    1891 Map of Cowee
    1891 Cowee
    1891 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina's high mountain reaches are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the railroad began to transform the region. Trace early transport routes like the Western North Carolina Railroad and Cowee Tunnel alongside old settlements at Franklin and Quallatown.

  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 Walhalla
    1892 Map of Walhalla
    1892 Walhalla
    1892 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Georgia and the Carolinas comes alive in this late nineteenth-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Young Davis's or locate river crossings like Jenkins's Ferry and the Bachelors Retreat P.O.
    7 unique versions available

  6. 1896 Map of Walhalla
    1896 Map of Walhalla
    1896 Walhalla
    1896 Print · USGS
    The tri-state mountain country comes alive in this late 1800s survey of the Oconee and Habersham borderlands. Researchers can trace early river commerce and transit through Ramsey Ferry, the tracks of the Blue Ridge Railroad, and the industrial site of Mosley Mill.

  7. 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.

  8. 1897 Map of Cowee
    1897 Map of Cowee
    1897 Cowee
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge foothills appear here in the 1890s, when the railroad first began to penetrate the high gaps. Trace family roots and mountain industry through old settlements like Quallatown, Sylva, and the Cowee Tunnel engineering site.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 1907 Map of Cowee
    1907 Map of Cowee
    1907 Cowee
    1907 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina at the turn of the century shows a landscape of rail-connected river towns and high mountain gaps. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and industry through landmarks like West Mill, Roanes Mill, and the many settlements along the Southern Railway.
    5 unique versions available

  11. 1935 Map of Osborn
    1935 Map of Osborn
    1935 Osborn
    1935 Print · USGS
    Towns County, Georgia, is documented here in the mid-1930s before the full expansion of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s projects. Local historians can trace family locations and rural community hubs like Osborn, Macedonia Ch, and Upper Bell Sch.

  12. 1935 Map of Cashiers
    1935 Map of Cashiers
    1935 Cashiers
    1935 Print · USGS
    Jackson County and the North Carolina-South Carolina border appear here in the mid-1930s as modern surveying techniques were first being applied. Researchers can trace early state infrastructure such as St Hy No 106 as it passes through the Nantahala National Forest.

  13. 1935 Map of Dillard
    1935 Map of Dillard
    1935 Dillard
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and North Carolina borderlands are captured here in the mid-1930s as the rail and highway networks expanded through the mountains. Researchers can locate the Rabun Gap Nacoochee Sch, trace the Tallulah Falls RR, and find local landmarks like Wolf Fork Ch.

  14. 1935 Map of Rabun Bald
    1935 Map of Rabun Bald
    1935 Rabun Bald
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and North Carolina high country is captured here during the mid-thirties, dominated by the ridge lines of the Blue Ridge. Researchers can trace old mountain trails to landmarks like the Fire Tower at Rabun Bald or locate family sites near Dillard and Stillhouse Creek.

  15. 1935 Map of Hightower Bald
    1935 Map of Hightower Bald
    1935 Hightower Bald
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and North Carolina high country is captured here in the mid-1930s, showing the ridge-top border and the early Appalachian Trail. Genealogists and hikers can locate the Pleasant Hill School and the settlement of Hightower along the banks of Big Creek.

  16. 1935 Map of Tray Mountain
    1935 Map of Tray Mountain
    1935 Tray Mountain
    1935 Print · USGS
    Towns County and the high Blue Ridge ridges are shown here in the mid-1930s during a period of significant New Deal infrastructure development. You can locate CCC Camp No F 15, trace the Appalachian National Trail, and find remote points like Mountain Scene.

  17. 1935 Map of Highlands
    1935 Map of Highlands
    1935 Highlands
    1935 Print · USGS
    Highlands was already established as a prominent mountain destination in the mid-1930s, surrounded by the high peaks of the Blue Ridge. Genealogists and historians can trace old landmarks like Calloway Mill, the Highlands Country Club, and early hydroelectric sites like the Municipal Power Dam.

  18. 1938 Map of Tray Mountain
    1938 Map of Tray Mountain
    1938 Tray Mountain
    1938 Print · USGS
    The Georgia mountains in the late Depression era show a landscape of federal forest land and early conservation efforts. You can trace the original route of the Appalachian Trail past Mountain Scene and the historic CCC Camp No F-15.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1941 Map of Osborn
    1941 Map of Osborn
    1941 Osborn
    1941 Print · USGS
    Towns County, Georgia, and Clay County, North Carolina, appear here during the creation of the Hiwassee River reservoir system. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail through the mountains or find local landmarks like Osborn, Ivy Mount Cem, and Lower Hightower Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1943 Map of Osborn
    1943 Map of Osborn
    1943 Osborn
    1943 Print · USGS
    Towns County, Georgia, and Clay County, North Carolina, appear here during the early years of the Chatuge Reservoir. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Garrett Cem, Upper Bell Sch, and the small settlement of Osborn along Hightower Creek.

  21. 1946 Map of Highlands, 1954 Print
    1946 Map of Highlands, 1954 Print
    1946 Highlands
    1954 Print · USGS
    Highlands and the surrounding Nantahala heights are captured here just after the war, showing the mountain town alongside its developing reservoirs and backcountry roads. Genealogists and hikers can trace old landmarks like Clear Creek School, Horse Cove Cemetery, and the cascades of Dry Falls.
    5 unique versions available

  22. 1946 Map of Dillard, 1956 Print
    1946 Map of Dillard, 1956 Print
    1946 Dillard
    1956 Print · USGS
    Rabun County mountain life is captured here in the years following the war, centered on the vital passage through Rabun Gap. Local historians can trace the Tallulah Falls RR and locate the Queen Mine, Kilby Mill, and the Rabun Gap Nacoochee Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1946 Map of Hightower Bald, 1956 Print
    1946 Map of Hightower Bald, 1956 Print
    1946 Hightower Bald
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and North Carolina high country is captured here in the mid-1940s as the regional landscape was being shaped by new national forest boundaries and reservoir projects. Researchers can trace the original route of the Appalachian Trail past Tate City Sch and the remote Plumorchard Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  24. 1946 Map of Rabun Bald, 1956 Print
    1946 Map of Rabun Bald, 1956 Print
    1946 Rabun Bald
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge high country of Georgia and North Carolina is surveyed here just after the war. Local researchers can find family landmarks like Locust School, Hale Church Cem, and the high-elevation flats near Rabun Bald.
    4 unique versions available

  25. 1946 Map of Cashiers, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Cashiers, 1957 Print
    1946 Cashiers
    1957 Print · USGS
    Jackson County high country comes alive in the mid-1940s, showcasing the intersection of the Blue Ridge and the Tennessee Divide. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Upper Zachary Cem, Montvale Sch, and the community of Grimshawes.
    5 unique versions available

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