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1979 Map of Commerce

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Commerce
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Lake Sidney Lanier shoreline and the upper reaches of Hartwell Lake anchor this 1970s landscape, reflecting the significant water management projects that transformed Northeast Georgia. Between these major reservoirs, the regional transportation network is defined by the Southern and Seaboard Coast Line railroads, which connect agricultural centers like Commerce and Jefferson to the growing hub of Gainesville. The presence of Gainesville Memorial Airport and Jackson County Airport highlights the area's increasing accessibility during this period.

Industrial and rural patterns coexist as the map tracks the many forks of the Broad River and the North Oconee River. Smaller settlements such as Pendergrass, Maysville, and Royston remain linked by a secondary road system that winds through the foothills of the Chattahoochee National Forest. High points like Chestnut Mountain and Hog Mountain provide natural landmarks in a terrain characterized by river valleys and developing crossroads communities.