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2020 Map of Hiawassee

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Hiawassee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Young Harris College serves as a central landmark in this mountain landscape, positioned just south of the border between Georgia and North Carolina. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of coves and ridges within the Chattahoochee National Forest, including Waterfall Cove and Big Bald Cove. The area shows a transition from the structured town center of Hiawassee, where the Towns County Courthouse stands, to the dispersed settlements of Friendship and Young Harris.

Water plays a defining role in the local geography, with the branching arms of Chatuge Lake reaching into the northern sections of the map. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites across the ridges, such as Woods Grove Memorial Cem, Pleasant Hill Cem, and Enotah Cem. The map also captures the legacy of early industry and community hubs at Townsend Mill and Jacksonville, providing a detailed look at the rural infrastructure of Towns County in the modern era.