1964 Map of Buford Dam

About this map

Lake Sidney Lanier dominates this mid-1960s landscape, illustrating the profound transformation of the Chattahoochee River valley following the construction of the Buford Dam. The rising waters of the reservoir created a complex shoreline of deep inlets and peninsulas, visible here as they replaced the previous river-bottom terrain. On the western edge, the town of Cumming serves as a fixed point of reference against the newly established recreational and utility infrastructure, including the West Bank Public Use Area and the Lanier Golf Course. Numerous community landmarks remain, such as Antioch Ch and Shoal Creek Ch, alongside family-named routes like Jimmy Dodd Road and Nuckols Road. The map provides a detailed view of the U S Reservation boundaries and the submerged courses of creeks like Young Deer Creek and Sixmile Creek that now form the fingers of the lake.