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2024 Map of Dougherty Gap

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Dougherty Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Shinbone Ridge and Shinbone Valley dominate the center of this Georgia study, marking the sharp transition between the upland plateaus of Lookout Mountain and the agricultural basins below. The terrain is defined by deep gaps and gulfs, such as Dougherty Gap, Harrisburg Gulf, and Neal Gulf, which have historically dictated the movement of goods and people through the northwestern corner of the state. Small settlements like Teloga and Harrisburg are situated along these natural corridors, supported by numerous water sources including Spring Creek and Hemphill Spring.

For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of rural burying grounds like Macedonia Cem and Hemphill Cem, often the only remaining physical markers of the area's early farming families. The landscape also reflects mid-century aviation history with Hogjowl Airport and Wyatt Airport nestled in the valleys. From the high elevation of Cloudland down to the banks of Chelsea Creek, the map illustrates a region where geography remains the primary driver of development.