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2011 Map of Epworth

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Epworth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Patterson Mill and Galloway Mill stand as markers of a local economy tied to the flowing waters of the north Georgia mountains. This early 21st-century landscape is defined by the winding course of Fightingtown Creek and the Toccoa River near the Tennessee border. The settlement patterns reflect deep-rooted local histories, with small communities such as Epworth, Lickskillet, and Madola connected by a network of named roads like Old Silver Mine Rd and Mountain View Rd.

Mineral exploration is evidenced by numerous historical sites, including the Mobile Mine, Mine Number 20, and several prospects like the Jeptha Patterson Prospect. For those tracing family genealogy, the map identifies several burial grounds such as Chastein Cemetery and Millsaps Cemetery. The terrain is characterized by named gaps and coves, including Joe Gap and Higdon Cove, illustrating how the geography dictated early travel and habitation.