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1982 Map of Cohutta

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Cohutta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Red Clay State Historic Area sits at the northern edge of this North Georgia landscape, marking a site of deep significance at the Tennessee and Georgia border. The 1982 topography reveals a rural network defined by the Southern railroad and the rolling elevations of Cohutta Ridge. Settlements such as Cohutta, Varnell, and Red Clay are centers of community life, supported by numerous country churches including Andrew Chapel and Hopewell Ch.

Water resources are a primary feature of the terrain, from the National Fish Hatchery to the various springs like Council Spring and Varnell Spring. The presence of Prater Mill on Coahulla Creek and the McGaughey Lookout Tower within the Chattahoochee National Forest highlights the intersection of local industry and federal land management during this era. Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks, such as Sults Hill Cem, Hoskins Cem, and Pitner Hill.