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2024 Map of Durham

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Lookout Mountain dominates the high-elevation landscape of this northwestern Georgia region, where the ridge and valley terrain dictates the settlement patterns. Small communities like Durham and Thompsonville occupy the plateau areas, while Cooper Heights and Cassandra sit in the lower elevations of Chattanooga Valley. The map reveals a legacy of resource extraction and transit, evidenced by the presence of Coal Mine Rd and numerous gaps that pierce the mountain walls, such as Steven Gap and Newsome Gap.

Genealogists and local historians can find several family-named burial grounds across the area, including Hawkins Cem, Stephens Cem, and Coulter Cem. The drainage network is complex, with Sitton Gulch Creek and Chattanooga Creek carving through the valleys, supported by various high-country water sources like Miller Lake and Yates Lake. This 2024 survey captures the blend of secluded natural features and established residential hubs that define this section of Walker and Dade counties.