2014 Map of Hiawassee

About this map

Chatuge Lake dominates the northern landscape of this Southern Appalachian region, where the state line between Georgia and North Carolina meets the rugged ridges of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The settlement of Young Harris and the community of Hiawassee serve as primary hubs, connected by a network of state routes including Ga-17/75 and Us-76. The terrain is characterized by a dense concentration of named gaps and knobs, such as Mining Gap and Rattlesnake Knob, alongside numerous family-named coves like Swanson Cove and Bayless Cove. Local heritage is preserved in several small burial grounds, including the Old Union Cem and Woods Grove Memorial Cem. The mapping shows the intricate drainage systems of Brasstown Creek and its various forks, illustrating how early settlement patterns followed the narrow valley floors beneath heights like Swanson Mtn and Ramey Mtn.