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2017 Map of Dawsonville

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Dawsonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Dawsonville serves as a central hub in this survey of North Georgia, where the Etowah River snakes through the landscape toward the southwest. The area is defined by its transition from small settlements like Auraria and Burtsboro to the more developed corridors near the Lumpkin and Dawson county line. Local history is anchored by family-named landmarks such as Martin Cem and Palmer Cem, providing specific points of interest for genealogical research in the rural countryside.

Water plays a significant role in the geography, with numerous named drainages including Lilly Cr, Shoal Cr, and Russell Cr feeding the larger river system. Recreational and community sites are evident in the presence of Blackburn State Park Lake and the Girl Scout Camp Echo Lake. The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations like Whim Hill, offering a clear view of the complex network of creeks and branches that have shaped the settlement patterns of this region for generations.