2011 Map of Hiawassee

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Chatuge Lake dominates the northern and eastern portions of this Towns County landscape, its winding shoreline creating numerous inlets like Patterson Cove and Kirby Cove. The settlement pattern centers on Hiawassee and Young Harris, connected by roads that navigate the gaps between several prominent peaks. This 2011 survey documents a mix of agricultural valley history and modern lakeside development. Genealogists can find numerous burial grounds including Ledford Chapel Cemetery, Old Union Cemetery, and the Sims Cemetery. Evidence of earlier industry is preserved in labels like Townsend Mill and Mining Gap, while the terrain is defined by rugged features such as Davy Mountain, Shewbird Mountain, and the Double Knob Ridge. Waterways such as Brasstown Creek and Fodder Creek drain the surrounding mountains, feeding into the lake reservoir.