Old Maps of Towns County, Georgia for Metal Detecting

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Towns County, 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 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1935 Map of Gumlog
    1935 Map of Gumlog
    1935 Gumlog
    1935 Print · USGS
    Upper Georgia and North Carolina meet in this mid-1930s landscape, where mountain gaps and creek valleys dictate the layout of rural life. Researchers can trace the heritage of remote settlements like Gumlog and find local landmarks such as Ownby Mill and Zebulon Ch.

  9. 1935 Map of Jacks Gap
    1935 Map of Jacks Gap
    1935 Jacks Gap
    1935 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of Union and Towns counties are captured here in the mid-1930s just as the Appalachian Trail was being established through the Cherokee National Forest. Researchers can locate vanished rural landmarks like Town Creek Sch and Old Liberty Ch tucked between Brasstown Bald Mtn and the Nottely River.

  10. 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.

  11. 1938 Map of Jacks Gap
    1938 Map of Jacks Gap
    1938 Jacks Gap
    1938 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains are captured in the late 1930s, centered on the summit of Brasstown Bald. Genealogists and hikers can trace early routes like the Appalachian Trail or locate the Old Liberty Ch and the settlement of Hood.

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 1941 Map of Gumlog, 1960 Print
    1941 Map of Gumlog, 1960 Print
    1941 Gumlog
    1960 Print · USGS
    The mountain valleys of Union County appear here just as the landscape was changing with the creation of Nottely Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Many Forks Ch, Owenby Mill, and the Pleasant Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 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

  17. 1942 Map of Gumlog
    1942 Map of Gumlog
    1942 Gumlog
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and North Carolina borderlands are caught in detail during the early 1940s as the Nottely River valley began its transformation. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through Smyrna Sch, Caldwell Cem, and the milling history at Owenby Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 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.

  19. 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

  20. 1947 Map of Hightower Bald
    1947 Map of Hightower Bald
    1947 Hightower Bald
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge mountains at the Georgia-North Carolina border are captured here in the late 1940s as rural life centered on remote river valleys. You can locate family-named landmarks and mountain schools such as Tate City Sch, Plumorchard Ch, and the high-elevation Appalachian Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 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

  22. 1957 Map of Jacks Gap, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Jacks Gap, 1960 Print
    1957 Jacks Gap
    1960 Print · USGS
    The North Georgia highlands come to life in the late fifties as the Appalachian Trail winds through these mountains. Trace local heritage at Town Creek Sch or follow the historic Unicoi Turnpike and the waters of the Nottely River.
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1957 Map of Tray Mountain, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Tray Mountain, 1960 Print
    1957 Tray Mountain
    1960 Print · USGS
    The High Blue Ridge of Georgia is captured here in the late fifties as a network of gaps and forest trails. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original path of the Appalachian Trail through Tray Mountain and locate early sites like Mountain Scene and the High Valley Boys Club.
    4 unique versions available

  24. 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.

  25. 1966 Map of Blairsville, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Blairsville, 1968 Print
    1966 Blairsville
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Georgia-North Carolina border country comes into focus in the 1960s, centered on the growing mountain community of Blairsville. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Pine Log Village, Scrougetown, and Bethlehem Ch.
    2 unique versions available

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