1988 Map of Coosa Bald

About this map

Blairsville serves as the primary hub of this North Georgia mountain landscape, anchoring the northern portion of the map where local roads and highways converge. Beyond the central town, the topography is defined by the extensive reach of the Chattahoochee National Forest, which blankets the southern and eastern ridges. The presence of the forest boundary suggests a landscape where private agricultural lands and managed timber meet the steep, wooded terrain of the Blue Ridge. The map details the transition from the relatively level valley around the settlement to the protected upland areas, revealing the rural character of Union County in the late twentieth century.