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2011 Map of Blue Ridge

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Blue Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Blue Ridge Lake dominates the eastern half of this terrain, its irregular shoreline reaching into the deep coves of the Georgia mountains. The settlement of Blue Ridge serves as the primary hub, where the Blue Ridge Post Office and local streets like Summit St and Mineral Springs Rd concentrate near the ridgeline. The landscape reflects a history of small-scale industry and early settlement, evidenced by a series of mills along the watercourses, including Elrod Mill on Weaver Creek and Stewart Mill near Snake Nation Mountain.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous named burial grounds such as Antioch Cemetery and Tarpley Cemetery, which remain preserved near the lake's edge. South of the main town, the terrain becomes increasingly complex with prominent landmarks like Rich Mountain and Rocky Mountain. The map also details the Toccoa River as it flows toward Aska, passing through Free Bend and near the Shallow Ford Bridge.