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2010 Map of Cohutta

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Cohutta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Cohutta and Varnell anchor this portion of Whitfield County near the Tennessee border, where the land is defined by a dense network of ridges and watercourses. Significant landmarks include the Cohutta National Fish Hatchery and the Red Clay Council Grounds, a site of profound historical importance to the Cherokee Nation. The terrain is marked by prominent high points like Big Hill, Signal Hill, and Gobblers Knob, while the valley floors are threaded by Coahulla Creek and its many tributaries, including Kenyon Creek and Mills Creek.

Genealogists can find numerous family-named landmarks and resting places, such as Goode Cemetery, Hoskins Cemetery, and Concord Cemetery. The map also captures the local water management through several reservoirs and dams, including Shady Lake, Barrett Lakes, and Lake Frances. Evidence of the area's timber and fire safety history is visible at the McGaughey Lookout Tower, overlooking Stockburger Ridge and the Dry Valley region.