2024 Map of Ball Ground West

About this map

The Etowah River carves through the southern reaches of this landscape, anchoring a region defined by the historic Piedmont settlements of Canton and Ball Ground. This modern topographic study reveals a complex network of rural and developing areas, where established communities like Keithsburg and Gober sit alongside contemporary infrastructure like the Cherokee County Airport. The terrain is marked by significant ridges, including Srargage Ridge and Sunshower Ridge, which overlook numerous small reservoirs such as Canton Mills Lake and Payne-Smith Lake. For genealogists and local historians, the map is particularly rich in burial sites, documenting several community landmarks including Hopewell Cem, McFarland Cem, and the Ball Ground Baptist Cem. The drainage patterns of Sharp Mountain Creek and Bluff Creek illustrate the winding topography that has shaped movement and settlement in Cherokee County for generations.