1964 Map of Chestatee

About this map

Lake Sidney Lanier dominates this North Georgia landscape, where the rising waters of the reservoir have transformed the confluence of the Chattahoochee River and Chestatee River. The map documents a transitional period of development, showing the proliferation of public access points like the Davis Bridge Access Point and Nix Bridge Access Point alongside established rural communities. Cultural landmarks such as Bethel Tabernacle Cem, Sardis Sch, and McEver Sch provide essential touchpoints for genealogists tracing family roots in Hall, Forsyth, and Dawson counties. The intricate shoreline of Chestatee Bay and the numerous named creeks, including Thompson Creek and Flat Creek, illustrate the complex topography that defines the region. While the corporate limits of Gainesville appear in the northeast, much of the area retains a rural character defined by local road networks like Keith Rd and Martin Rd.