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1972 Map of Calhoun North

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Calhoun North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The confluence of the Conasauga River and the Coosawattee River forms the Oostanaula River in this northern Georgia landscape, a site of deep historical significance. This area preserves the New Echota Historical Site, the former capital of the Cherokee Nation, alongside the Cherokee Indian Memorial and New Town. To the north, the village of Resaca sits at a strategic crossing where the Louisville and Nashville railroad spans the river, flanked by the Resaca Confederate Cem and Roadside Park.

Further south, the city of Calhoun begins to take shape with its City Hall Courthouse, High Sch, and industrial facilities like the Filtration Plant. The map details a transition from river-bottom agriculture to early suburban expansion, marked by numerous small congregations such as Hall Memorial Ch and Harmony Ch. Transport remains centered on the river and rail corridors, with features like the Fork Ferry Bridge and Zack Airport serving local transit needs.