Sawnee Mtn and the surrounding gaps of the Piedmont plateau overlook the rapidly developing suburbs and business corridors of Forsyth County. This 2014 survey captures the landscape of Cumming during a period of significant growth, evidenced by the dense network of roads like the Atlanta Hwy and Peachtree Pky. Amidst the modern subdivisions and retail centers, historical markers remain, including several local burying grounds such as Shiloh Cem, Friendship Cem, and the Cumming City Cem. The transition from rural roots to a suburban hub is visible in the presence of Stoney Point Airfield and specialized developments like The Polo Fields. Water resources are prominent throughout the quadrangle, from the northern Reservoir 30-A and Reservoir 30-B to the numerous small lakes and creeks, such as Big Cr and Mashburn Mill Lake, which weave through the residential and commercial blocks.
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1890 · Suwanee
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Suwanee
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1926 · Tate
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1928 · Tate
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Rome
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Duluth
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Birmingham
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Rome
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Rome
USGS Topo · 1:250,000