1911 Map of Ellijay

About this map

Ellijay serves as the focal point of this North Georgia mountain survey, where the Ellijay River and Cartecay River converge to form the Coosawattee River. The late-nineteenth-century landscape is defined by its transit networks, notably the Louisville and Nashville RR cutting through Cherrylog and Whitepath Creek. This era predates modern infrastructure, relying instead on numerous river crossings like Bakers Ferry, Benchleg Ford, and Chastain Bridge to connect remote settlements such as Morganton and Epworth. The map captures a topography marked by significant peaks and gaps, including Sassafras Mtn. and Duncan Ridge. Beyond the major towns, local landmarks such as Higdons Store, the Pisgah church, and the Diamond mine site offer specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in Gilmer, Fannin, and Union counties.