1957 Map of Helen

About this map

The Nacoochee Valley landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River as it flows south through White County. This 1957 field-checked survey highlights the early 20th-century development of Helen and Robertstown, positioned near the entrance to Unicoi State Park. The map documents a significant archaeological and historical corridor along the Unicoi Turnpike, notably featuring the Indian Mound and the Crescent Hill Ch in the Nacoochee area. The settlement pattern is largely focused along the valley floors of Sautee Creek and Dukes Creek, where numerous small community centers like Sautee are marked by rural landmarks such as the White Ch and Bean Creek Ch. Topographically, the area is hemmed in by prominent peaks including Yonah Mtn and Lynch Mtn, while the Chattahoochee National Forest encompasses the northern ridges.