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1951 Map of Cleveland

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Cleveland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Cleveland serves as the focal point of this North Georgia survey, situated at the junction of developing roads and surrounded by a landscape defined by sharp ridges and winding waterways. The topography is dominated by Long Mountain, Piney Mountain, and Walker Mountain, which separate the various creek drainage basins that feed into the Chestatee River. This mid-century view reveals a dispersed rural pattern of life, with numerous community landmarks scattered along the valley floors and foothills.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local institutions, including Town Creek Ch, Mt View Ch, and Zion Ch, as well as schools like Grace Sch and Shoal Creek Sch. The convergence of Tesnatee Creek and its many tributaries, such as Jenny Creek and Chateen Creek, illustrates how the terrain dictated the placement of early settlements and farms in this portion of White County.