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1972 Map of Dalton North

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Dalton North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Dalton serves as the industrial and urban heart of this region, shown here during a period of significant mid-century expansion. The city's residential and civic growth is evidenced by numerous institutions like City Park Sch, Fort Hill Sch, and the Armory, while the local economy is tied to the Southern railroad line running north through Waring. To the west, the prominent ridge of Hamilton Mountain overlooks Haig Mill Lake, providing a sharp topographic contrast to the developed valley floors.

Rural communities and family landmarks dot the landscape outside the city limits, particularly along the winding Coahulla Creek. Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the many country churches and burial grounds, such as Grove Level Ch, Maddox Chapel, and the expansive West Hill Cemetery. The eastern portion of the map transitions into the Chattahoochee National Forest, where the terrain becomes more varied around Cedar Ridge and Horseshoe Bend.