1973 Map of Ball Ground West

About this map

The Etowah River meanders through the southern half of this mid-1970s landscape, serving as a defining geographical feature between the growing community of Canton and the town of Ball Ground. The Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks parallel the river's course, cutting through Keithsburg and Gober, highlighting the transport-driven development of the corridor. Scattered throughout the wooded hills and creek valleys are numerous local landmarks essential for genealogical research, including Old Damascus Ch, Hickory Log Ch, and Welcome Valley Ch. The northern terrain is shaped by several drainages such as Soap Creek, Spence Creek, and Sharp Mountain Creek, while infrastructure developments like the Cherokee County Airport and a Filtration Plant indicate the region's mid-century modernization.