1964 Map of Chestatee

About this map

The waters of Lake Sidney Lanier dominate this mid-century landscape, where the confluence of the Chattahoochee River and Chestatee River created a complex shoreline of inlets and bays. Published just a few years after the lake reached its full pool, the map documents a transition from traditional rural agriculture to a water-based recreational economy. Established community centers like the settlement of Chestatee and landmarks like Westbrook Mountain remain, but they are increasingly defined by their proximity to new access points such as Nik Bridge Access Point and Bolling Mill Access Point.