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1964 Map of Clarkesville

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Clarkesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Soque River and Chattahoochee River define the terrain of this north Georgia landscape, where industrial and agricultural history converge. The settlement of Habersham sits just downstream from Habersham Mills Lake, illustrating the river-driven economy that once powered this region. Local transportation is anchored by the Southern Railroad, which threads through the southern half of the map, connecting the towns of Cornelia, Baldwin, and Mount Airy.

Genealogists and local historians will find a dense concentration of community landmarks, from rural crossroads like Colson Store to several country churches including Fairfield Ch, New Hope Ch, and Victory Ch. The area's physical geography is marked by Pea Ridge and Chenocetah Mtn, the latter featuring a Lookout Tower. Family-named water bodies like Sutton Pond and Adams Pond reflect the long-standing land ownership patterns of the county.