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2014 Map of Durham

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lookout Mountain dominates the landscape along the Dade and Walker county line, where complex topography defines the local settlement patterns. High-elevation communities such as Durham, Ascalon, and the uniquely named Plum Nelly are situated among a series of dramatic gaps and gulches, including Newsome Gap, Stephens Gap, and Sitton Gulf. The map records numerous family-named landmarks and resting places, from Hawkins Cem near Lookout Lake to Old Lookout Cem on the eastern slopes.

Drainage systems like Sitton Gulch Cr and Chattanooga Cr carve through the terrain, while smaller water bodies like Miller Lake, Yates Lake, and Lloyds Lake dot the valleys. Aviation history is represented by Warren Field Airport in the north, while the winding paths of Ga-136 and Ga-157 provide the primary transit through this section of the Appalachian foothills. This survey captures a moment of modern rural life in communities like Cassandra and Cooper Heights before further residential expansion.