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2017 Map of Dougherty Gap

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

M c L e m o r e C o v e and the S h i n b o n e V a l l e y define this landscape along the border of Walker and Chattooga counties. The topography is dominated by the massive presence of Lookout Mountain and Pigeon Mtn, which create distinct geological features like Dougherty Gulf and Harrisburg Gulf. These deep gaps and coves have historically dictated the placement of small communities such as Harrisburg, Teloga, and Chelsea.

Rural infrastructure is anchored by local landmarks like Hogjowl Airport and McConels Bridge, while genealogical interest is found at Long Cem, Hemphill Cem, and Garrett Cem. The map reveals how the steep ridges of Shinbone Ridge and Turkey Ridge channel water into networks like Teloga Cr and Gilreath Cr. Names such as Gilreath Mill Rd and Muleskinner Rd hint at the area's agricultural and industrial heritage, while the presence of Lumpkin Spring and Knox Spring highlight the importance of natural water sources in this ridge-and-valley terrain.