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1964 Map of Clarkesville

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Clarkesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Clarkesville and its surrounding communities in Habersham County serve as the focal point for this mid-1960s survey, illustrating the area's development along the Chattahoochee River and Southern Railway. The landscape is a network of small settlements and educational sites like Habersham Sch and Mud Creek Sch, alongside numerous spiritual centers such as Bethel Temple and Fairfield Ch. Local industry and infrastructure are evident through the Pardue Mill and the Powerplant at Habersham Mills Lake.

To the south, the rail-oriented growth of Cornelia, Baldwin, and Mount Airy is documented during a period of transition, where old transportation routes like the Old Railroad Grade and Old Clarkesville Road intersect with newer developments. The presence of the Chattahoochee National Forest and the Chenocetah Mtn Lookout Tower at the southern edge highlights the enduring role of the regional forest service and public lands in this corner of Georgia.