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1973 Map of Ball Ground East

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Ball Ground East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Ball Ground and its eastern surroundings in Cherokee County are defined by the winding course of the Etowah River and its numerous tributaries. In the early 1970s, the landscape remained predominantly rural, dotted with small communities like Mica, Ophir, and Orange. Local spiritual life is well-documented through scattered landmarks such as Shiloh Ch, Conn Creek Ch, and Crystal Springs Ch.

The presence of the Louisville and Nashville railroad at the western edge highlights the historical importance of the rail corridor for north Georgia's movement of goods. Notable for local historians and genealogists are the smaller features like Cane Creek Cem and family-named landmarks such as Smithwick Creek and Blizzard Flopper Creek. The map also captures infrastructure such as the Quarry near Long Swamp Creek and the historical path of Hightower Road near the county lines.