1982 Map of Cohutta

About this map

Red Clay State Historic Area sits at the very edge of the Georgia-Tennessee border, anchoring a landscape where the Southern Railway cuts through narrow gaps like Whites Cut and Masters Cut. The settlements of Cohutta and Varnell follow the rail line along the base of Cohutta Ridge, surrounded by a network of springs such as Council Spring and Varnell Spring. The presence of the National Fish Hatchery and the landmark Prater Mill reflect an economy tied to the abundant water resources found throughout the Chattahoochee National Forest. This 1980s-era survey captures the area before modern expansion, preserving the locations of rural congregations like Andrew Chapel and family burial sites including Goode Cem and Hoskins Cem. The terrain is defined by distinct north-south alignments, with Stockburger Ridge and Red Clay Ridge shaping the path of Coahulla Creek.