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1957 Map of Helen

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Helen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Chattahoochee River winds through the prominent Nacoochee Valley in this mid-century topographic record, where the historical Unicoi Turnpike once served as a primary passage through the Appalachian foothills. Settlement is clustered around the mountain town of Helen and the neighboring community of Robertstown, while the landscape is dominated by the sprawling reaches of the Chattahoochee National Forest.

Cultural landmarks are concentrated near Nacoochee, including the Indian Mound and Crescent Hill. The map documents a network of rural faith and recreation, from Sal Mtn Chapel and White Ch to the Gift Scout Camp and Unicol State Park. Elevations are defined by named peaks such as Yonah Mtn and Grimes Nose, providing a clear view of the drainage patterns for numerous creeks like Smith Creek and Sautee Creek.