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2024 Map of Coosa Bald

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Coosa Bald
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Blairsville serves as the focal point of this northern Georgia landscape, situated where Butternut Creek and several mountain branches converge near the shores of Nottely Lake. The area's settlement history is preserved through an extensive network of family and community burial grounds, including Wellborn Mtn Cem, Mathis Cem, and Choestoe Cem. The terrain is defined by significant ridges and gaps that dictated historical travel routes, such as Little Duncan Ridge and Owltown Gap.

Transitioning from the valley floor to the elevations of the Chattahoochee National Forest, the map illustrates a rural economy shifting toward modern infrastructure while maintaining its mountain character. Significant local sites like the Blairsville Airport and Fairview Church stand alongside the winding waters of the Nottely River and Arkaqua Creek. Small communities such as Owltown and Choestoe remain connected by traditional mountain passes like Goober Gap and Crawley Gap.