1950 Map of Campbell Mtn

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Buckhorn Tavern stands at a central crossroads north of Dahlonega, anchoring a landscape where the Etowah River and its numerous tributaries like Nimblewill Creek and Hurricane Creek carve through the Chattahoochee National Forest. This mid-century survey reveals a rural society built around local gathering points and educational outposts, from North Georgia College Farm to schools such as Hilltop and Hightower. The mapping of the Barlow Mine reflects the region's earlier industrial era, while the presence of Camp Wahsega and Camp Glisson highlights the area's transition into a center for recreation and institutional camps. Navigation through the ridges, including John Jones Mountain and Sally Free Ridge, is facilitated by historic crossings like Jay Bridge and the natural river passage at Chuck Shoals, providing a detailed view of the infrastructure and land use in northern Lumpkin County during the 1950s.