1988 Map of Epworth

About this map

Copperhill and McCaysville straddle the state line where the Ocoee River cuts through the mountains, marking a significant industrial and transport hub during the late 1980s. This survey, updated from earlier mid-century records, illustrates the complex topography of the Chattahoochee National Forest and Cherokee National Forest. The landscape is defined by its water-powered history and tight-knit mountain communities, visible in landmarks such as Patterson Mill and Galloway Mill. Family and community roots are deeply embedded here, evidenced by numerous rural houses of worship like Shady Grove Ch and Mt Harmony Ch. The transition from the high ridges of Tumbling Lead to the settled valleys near Epworth shows how geography dictated the placement of early roads like Pack Creek Road and local centers like West Fannin Sch.