1935 Map of Coosa Bald

About this map

The Blairsville settlement area and its mountainous southern surroundings are documented in this mid-1930s survey, conducted by the Tennessee Valley Authority and the U.S. Geological Survey. The Nottely River snakes through the center of the landscape, fed by numerous creeks including Coosa Creek and Arkaqua Creek. High elevations are marked by landmarks like Coosa Bald and Yellow Mtn, while the lowlands show a dense network of local education and faith, featuring Trackrock School, Harmony Grove School, and New Harmony Church. To the south, the presence of Vogel State Park and C C C Camp No SP 2 reflects the era's conservation and infrastructure projects. The map captures an era when local life was anchored by small hubs like Choestoe and Hood, connected by the early alignments of Highway No 76.