2011 Map of Andrews

About this map

The Valley River flows through the heart of this Appalachian landscape, anchoring a corridor of settlement that includes Andrews, Valleytown, and Buffalo. The terrain is defined by the Snowbird Mountains to the north and the Valley River Mountains to the south, creating a constrained valley where transportation and industry are concentrated. Notable landmarks include the Andrews-Murphy Airport and the Georgia State Prison Camp, while numerous smaller coves like John West Cove and Ash Cove suggest the tucked-away nature of residential life in these foothills. Genealogists will find the Valleytown Cemetery and Valley River Cemetery centrally located near the primary settlements. The map also records a dense network of mountain hydrology, from Worm Creek to the Spread Eagle Branch, highlighting the numerous water sources that have historically shaped the agricultural and timber patterns of Cherokee County.