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1938 Map of Dalton

Name: 1938 Topographic Map of Dalton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1938
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1938

About this map

Dalton and Chatsworth serve as the primary hubs in this late 1930s survey of the North Georgia and Tennessee borderlands. The landscape is defined by the winding Conasauga River and its numerous crossings, including Harris Ford, Gudger Ford, and Mitchell Bridge. This era shows a rural economy deeply rooted in local landmarks like Praters Mill and Gregorys Mill, while the emergence of modern infrastructure is seen at the Aviation Field near the Whitfield County seat.

Genealogists will find a wealth of community centers, from the County Farm to a dense network of country schools and churches such as Tuckers Sch, Zion Hill Ch, and Pullens Chapel. The transit of the Southern and Louisville and Nashville railroads links industrial centers with smaller settlements like Cohutta, Varnell, and Eton, providing a clear picture of the region's development before the mid-century expansion.