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1947 Map of Dougherty Gap

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Dougherty Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Lookout Mountain and Pigeon Mountain dominate the topography of Northwest Georgia in this mid-century survey, creating a dramatic corridor through Shinbone Ridge and into the Broomtown Valley. The landscape is defined by its gaps and gulfs, such as Dougherty Gap, Neal Gap, and Dougherty Gulf, which dictated the movement of early settlers and the placement of the Tennessee Alabama and Georgia rail line.

Rural life is meticulously documented through numerous community institutions, including Harrisburg Church, Beersheba Church, and the Teloga School. Genealogists will find particular value in the locations of the Hemphill Cemetery and Garrett Cemetery, while the presence of Camp Juliette Low near Cloudland reflects the area's development as a retreat. The map captures a moment before significant modernization, where springs like Blue Spring and Knox Spring remained critical local landmarks.