1972 Map of Dalton South

About this map

The Conasauga River carves a striking path through Whitfield County, defined by the sweeping loop of Loopers Bend. This 1970s landscape is a study in transition, where the southern reaches of Dalton meet the rural expanses of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The local economy and community life are anchored by the dual presence of the Southern and Louisville and Nashville railroads, which parallel the river and connect small settlements like Tilton and Carbondale. A network of country churches and schools, such as Fairview Ch and East Brook High Sch, serves as the social fabric for scattered homesteads. Industrial activity is represented by the Industrial Waste Pond near the Gordon County line, while historical agricultural foundations are visible at Keiths Mill on Coahulla Creek. From the heights of Brackett Ridges to the lowlands of Swamp Creek, the map details a region balancing natural topography with burgeoning infrastructure.