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2014 Map of Dougherty Gap

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Dougherty Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Pigeon Mtn and Lookout Mountain dominate this landscape along the border of Walker and Chattooga counties. The terrain is defined by dramatic "gulfs" and gaps, such as Dougherty Gap, Harrisburg Gap, and Neal Gap, which dictate the paths of early roads and modern routes like Ga-157. These natural corridors have historically connected valley settlements such as Harrisburg and Chelsea with the higher elevations of the Cumberland Plateau.

Genealogists can identify localized family burial grounds including Hemphill Cem, Garrett Cem, and Long Cem, which sit near old crossroads like Neal Crossing. The presence of small airfields, Hogjowl Airport and Wyatt Airport, suggests the area's transition from a strictly agricultural valley economy to one supporting recreational and private aviation. Water sources such as Blowing Spring and Knox Spring feed the creeks that wind through Shinbone Valley and Broomtown Valley, illustrating the persistent importance of natural springs to these Georgia mountain communities.