1993 Map of Buford Dam

About this map

Buford Dam anchors the landscape of this Georgia quadrangle, holding the waters of Lake Sidney Lanier at a normal pool elevation of 1070 feet. The extensive shoreline created by the reservoir has transformed the local geography, giving rise to numerous recreation areas such as Charleston Campground, Bald Ridge Marina, and Sawnee Campground. Despite the rising waters, older patterns of life remain visible through upland landmarks like Chattahoochee Sch and a network of country churches including Ebenezer Ch, Piedmont Ch, and Corinth Ch. To the south, the river resumes its natural course below the dam, winding past Bowmans Island and through the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. This map documents a transitional period where suburban growth and modern recreational infrastructure began to overlay the traditional rural communities and family cemeteries of Forsyth, Gwinnett, and Hall counties.