2014 Map of Chestnut Mountain

About this map

Gainesville anchors the northern reaches of this Hall and Jackson County landscape, where the foothills of the Blue Ridge give way to an intricate network of creeks and small communities. The map documents the dense suburban expansion between Oakwood and the eponymous Chestnut Mountain, a region characterized by family-named landmarks and historic congregation sites like Poplar Springs Church. The topography is defined by the Mulberry River and several prominent rises, including Kennedy Mtn and Price Mtn, which overlook a patchwork of older settlements such as Chicopee and Klondike. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial grounds throughout the area, from Redwine Cem in the north to the Macedonia Cem near the southern border, recording the deep-rooted family histories along the historic corridors of the Atlanta Hwy and Winder Hwy.