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2024 Map of Amicalola

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Amicalola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Amicalola sits within a complex geography where the high ridges of the North Georgia mountains meet the boundaries of Gilmer, Pickens, and Dawson counties. The landscape is defined by massive peaks including Sassafras Mtn and Burnt Mtn, with a significant portion of the northern terrain managed as part of the Chattahoochee National Forest. For those researching local heritage, the Ebenezer Baptist Church Cem on Ebenezer Rd stands as a focal point of early community life near the headwaters of Licklog Creek.

Water is a dominant force across the quadrangle, from the descent of Amicalola Creek toward the south to the small impoundments of Lake Sequoyah and Kincaid Lake. A notable landmark, simply labeled Waterfall, is situated near Huckleberry Branch, emphasizing the steep elevation drops characteristic of this region. The road network, including the Burnt Mountain Rd and Old Bucktown Rd, follows the winding paths of least resistance through the heavy contours of the Blue Ridge foothills.