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2024 Map of Campbell Mountain

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Campbell Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Camp Frank D Merrill and the surrounding wilderness of the Chattahoochee National Forest dominate this landscape, where the Etowah River carves its way through the Blue Ridge foothills. The area is defined by its numerous watercourses, from the rocky descent at Chuck Shoals to the winding paths of Nimblewill Creek and Cane Creek. These waterways historically dictated the placement of early settlements and family landmarks such as Buckhorn Tavern and Whissenhunt Mtn.

Local genealogy is well-represented through sites like Salem Baptist Church and the Lumpkin County-Wimpy's Cemetery, reflecting the deep-rooted communities that persist near Dahlonega. The terrain is marked by significant elevations like Campbell Mtn and Sally Free Ridge, providing a clear view of the natural barriers that shaped the development of northern Georgia's mountain roads and watersheds.