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2014 Map of Ellijay

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The confluence of the Ellijay River and the Cartecay River forms the Coosawattee River at the heart of this North Georgia mountain landscape, marking the historic center of Ellijay and East Ellijay. These settlements serve as the gateway to the Chattahoochee National Forest, which blankets the high ridges to the north and east. The map detail reflects a deeply established community, evidenced by numerous small cemeteries such as Northcutt Cem and Jarrett Cem, alongside foundational country churches like Turniptown Baptist Church and Mt Zion Baptist Church.

Modern infrastructure and military training footprints share the terrain, most notably the presence of Camp Frank D. Merrill, Dahlonega which occupies several sections of the national forest land. Notable peaks like Owltown Mtn and Walnut Mtn overlook a network of high-elevation reservoirs, including Sailors Lake and Turniptown Lake, illustrating how the region's topography has been utilized for both natural preservation and local water management.