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2011 Map of Helen

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Nacoochee Indian Mound serves as a central landmark in this 2011 map of the Sautee-Nacoochee Valley, where the Chattahoochee River meets Dukes Creek and Sautee Creek. This landscape is defined by its transition from the peaks of Yonah Mountain and Crumbly Mountain to the productive valley floor. Evidence of the region’s mineral history is visible through the presence of the White County Mine, Childs Mine, and Lot Ten Mine.

Settlement patterns in this part of Georgia are well-documented, with the alpine-influenced town of Helen and the historic communities of Nacoochee and Sautee forming a distinct cultural corridor. Numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Crescent Hill Cemetery and Amys Creek Cemetery, are mapped alongside landmarks like the Yonah Mountain Lookout Tower. The northern reaches include Unicoi State Park and Sky Lake, illustrating the area's development for recreation and water management.