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1903 Map of Dahlonega

Name: 1903 Topographic Map of Dahlonega
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Dahlonega and the surrounding Blue Ridge foothills appear here during a period of agricultural and industrial activity at the turn of the century. The map documents a landscape defined by the upper reaches of the Chattahoochee River and Soque River, where small settlements like Choestoe, Young Harris, and Loudsville are connected by mountain gaps and river valleys. Notable landmarks include the Indian Mounds within the Nacoochee Valley, highlighting the deep human history of the region.

Industrial interests are evident through the Asbestos Mines and the presence of the Southern RR serving towns such as Cornelia and Demorest in the southeast. High peaks such as Brasstown Bald and Tray Mt dominate the northern terrain, while rural social life is anchored by locations like Tesnatee Ch and Porter Springs. This survey captures the transition between the Georgia gold belt and the high mountain wilderness of the Chattahoochee National Forest.