1960 Map of Cohutta

About this map

The Tennessee Valley Divide cuts through this landscape along the border of Georgia and Tennessee, shaping a region defined by agricultural valleys and the Chattahoochee National Forest. This 1960 era survey centers on the community of Cohutta, where the Southern railroad line runs past Pitner Hill. Nearby, the Cohutta National Fish Hatchery and numerous freshwater sources like Blue Spring and Sand Spring highlight the area's rich hydrology. To the south, the settlement of Varnell and the landmark Prater Mill on Coahulla Creek reflect the local economy of the mid-20th century. The map is a valuable resource for locating vanished landmarks and family sites, including several small country churches such as Concord Ch and Good Hope Ch, alongside cemeteries like Mt Olivet Cem and Goode Cem. The presence of the McGaughey Lookout Tower on a high ridge overlooking the forest indicates the ongoing importance of fire watch infrastructure at the time.