2017 Map of Durham

About this map

Lookout Mountain dominates this landscape, its high plateau dividing the Lookout Valley to the west from the Chattanooga Valley and Back Valley to the east. This 2017 survey reveals a complex network of recreational trails and access roads that mark the contemporary face of the historic community of Durham. To the north, Thompsonville sits atop the ridge, while the eastern lowlands are dotted with older settlements like Cooper Heights and Cassandra. Numerous family cemeteries are preserved across the terrain, including Hawkins Cem and Stephens Cem, providing a clear record of local lineage. The topography is defined by sharp gaps and gulches, such as Sitton Gulf and Newsome Gap, which have historically constrained and directed travel through this part of the Georgia mountains.