1964 Map of Coal Mountain

About this map

Lumpkin and Coal Mountain serve as primary anchors for this northern Forsyth County landscape, where the rising waters of Lake Sidney Lanier began to reshape the local geography in the mid-1960s. The map illustrates a transitional period for the region, documenting a network of rural roads such as Taylor Road and Burruss Road that connect isolated farmsteads and historic community centers. The northern reach is defined by the Etowah River and Black Mill Creek, while the eastern portion highlights the early development of recreation at the Thompson Creek Access Point. Cultural sites are well-preserved in this record, including Bethel Ch, Hopewell Ch, and Byrd Cem. The terrain is characterized by named elevations like Pea Ridge and Baldridge Ridge, which dictate the winding paths of the local road system through the Piedmont hills.