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2024 Map of Chestatee

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Lake Sidney Lanier dominates this North Georgia landscape, where the confluence of the Chestatee River and Chattahoochee River creates a complex network of inlets and coves like Chestatee Bay. The map documents a blend of contemporary lakeside development and older rural foundations, marked by traditional river crossings such as Keith Ferry and Shallow Ford. The topographical detail highlights the rise of Banks Mountain alongside numerous creek valleys, including Twomile Creek and Johnson Creek.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-connected landmarks and community anchors. Several denominational burying grounds, such as Antioch Methodist Cem and Sardis Baptist Cem, are situated near the crossroads and boundaries of Hall, Forsyth, and Dawson counties. These sites, along with the Chestatee Cem and Prospect Cem, provide a clear record of the area's social fabric in the hills above Gainesville.