1971 Map of Ellijay

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. The twin settlements of Ellijay and East Ellijay serve as the primary hubs, surrounded by the wooded expanses of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Transportation through these valleys is defined by the winding tracks of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, which parallels the river systems and passes through small communities like Kiker, Ella Gap, and Yukon. Several local landmarks indicate the civic and spiritual life of the early 1970s, including Gilmer High Sch, the County Prison Camp, and numerous rural churches such as New Pleasant Grove Ch and Mt Zion Ch. Elevations rise sharply from the riverbanks toward prominent peaks like Walnut Mtn and Talona Mtn, the latter featuring a Lookout Tower overlooking the forested ridges.