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2011 Map of Chestatee

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Chestatee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lake Sidney Lanier dominates this section of Hall County, its labyrinthine shoreline carving into the foothills of the Blue Ridge. The landscape is a complex network of residential points and coves, including established communities like Chestatee, Vickers, and Springdale. Local heritage is anchored by several long-standing burial grounds such as Prospect Cemetery, Antioch Cemetery, and Sardis Cemetery, which remain preserved amidst the expanding waterfront developments.

Transportation across the reservoir is facilitated by significant crossings like Bolling Bridge and Lanier Bridge, connecting the various peninsulas. Recreational access is a primary feature of the area, evidenced by numerous public sites including War Hill Park, Little Hall Park, and River Forks Park. The map also preserves the memory of earlier river crossings and routes through labels such as Goddards Old Ford Bridge and the Cherokee Trail, providing a clear record of how this portion of the Chattahoochee River valley was transformed by the lake's creation.