Old Maps of Hiawassee, Georgia for Metal Detecting

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Hiawassee, 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. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 1935 Map of Hiawassee
    1935 Map of Hiawassee
    1935 Hiawassee
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Georgia-North Carolina border country comes alive in the mid-1930s, showing the early infrastructure of the Appalachian highlands. You can trace family history through sites like Young Harris, Townsend Mill, and the Lower Bell Creek School.

  7. 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

  8. 1941 Map of Hiawassee
    1941 Map of Hiawassee
    1941 Hiawassee
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Georgia-North Carolina borderlands appear here in the early 1940s, just as the landscape was being reshaped by the Chatuge Lake reservoir. Researchers can trace ancestral locations at Wood Grove Cem, Ledford Chapel, and the now-submerged areas near Friendship.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1942 Map of Hiawassee
    1942 Map of Hiawassee
    1942 Hiawassee
    1942 Print · USGS
    Towns County and the North Carolina borderlands are captured during the 1940s transformation of the river valley. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Townsend Mill, Wood Grove Cem, and Lower Bell Creek Sch as the Chatuge Reservoir began to form.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. 1966 Map of Hiawassee, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Hiawassee, 1968 Print
    1966 Hiawassee
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge mountain border of Georgia and North Carolina is defined here by the rise of Chatuge Lake and the growth of Hiawassee. Genealogists can locate several family landmarks including Old Burch Cem, Young Harris College, and the Woods Grove Memorial Cem.

  14. 1966 Map of Macedonia, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Macedonia, 1968 Print
    1966 Macedonia
    1968 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and Georgia state line cuts through these mountain valleys in the mid-sixties, where the newly created shoreline of Chatuge Lake meets old Appalachian settlements. Genealogists can trace family names at Garrett Cem, Allen Mill, and the Upper Hightower Ch congregation.

  15. 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

  16. 1988 Map of Hiawassee
    1988 Map of Hiawassee
    1988 Hiawassee
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Georgia-North Carolina border country comes to life in the late eighties as Chatuge Lake shapes the mountain valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landmarks like Townsend Mill, Young Harris College, and Old Burch Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1988 Map of Macedonia
    1988 Map of Macedonia
    1988 Macedonia
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and North Carolina borderlands are captured here in the late eighties, centered on the high peaks and lakefront settlements. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail alongside local landmarks like Bell Scene Ch and Garrett Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 2011 Map of Hiawassee, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hiawassee, 2011 Print
    2011 Hiawassee
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Hiawassee, including Young Harris, Townsend Mill, and other nearby areas

  19. 2011 Map of Macedonia, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Macedonia, 2011 Print
    2011 Macedonia
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Hiawassee, including Beech Cove Vista, Osborn, and other nearby areas

  20. 2014 Map of Hiawassee, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Hiawassee, 2014 Print
    2014 Hiawassee
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Hiawassee, including Young Harris, Townsend Mill, and other nearby areas

  21. 2014 Map of Macedonia, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Macedonia, 2014 Print
    2014 Macedonia
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Hiawassee, including Beech Cove Vista, Osborn, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Hiawassee, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Hiawassee, 2017 Print
    2017 Hiawassee
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Hiawassee, including Young Harris, Townsend Mill, and other nearby areas

  23. 2017 Map of Macedonia, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Macedonia, 2017 Print
    2017 Macedonia
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Hiawassee, including Beech Cove Vista, Osborn, and other nearby areas

  24. 2020 Map of Macedonia, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Macedonia, 2020 Print
    2020 Macedonia
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Hiawassee, including Beech Cove Vista, Osborn, and other nearby areas

  25. 2020 Map of Hiawassee, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Hiawassee, 2020 Print
    2020 Hiawassee
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Hiawassee, including Young Harris, Townsend Mill, and other nearby areas

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