Loading map...

1999 Map of Ball Ground East

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Ball Ground East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The Etowah River carves a serpentine path through the center of this Cherokee County landscape, defining the topography south of Ball Ground. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of watercourses, including Long Swamp Creek and Cane Creek, which feed into the primary river valley. Much of the central acreage is dedicated to the McGraw Ford State Wildlife Mgmt Area, preserving the riparian environment where the river bends sharply eastward.

Settlement patterns in the late 20th century remain focused around established rural crossroads and community institutions. Small hamlets like Mica, Ophir, and Orange serve as local anchors, while spiritual life is evidenced by numerous landmarks such as Cherry Grove Ch, Shiloh Ch, and Liberty Ch. The map also captures the transition between Dawson and Forsyth county lines, showing the persistent rural character of these upland Georgia communities before significant modern suburban expansion.