1981 Map of Cartersville

About this map

The Etowah River corridor anchors this regional study, flowing past the ancient Etowah Mounds and through the massive reservoir created by the Allatoona Dam. This landscape is defined by the transition from the rolling Piedmont to the southern foothills of the Blue Ridge, with Mount Oglethorpe and Pine Log Mountain serving as prominent northern landmarks. The era’s transportation network is well-defined, showing the intersection of the L & N RR and Sou RY rail lines with the growing Interstate and highway systems connecting Cartersville, Canton, and Alpharetta.