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1941 Map of Hiawassee

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Hiawassee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Hiawassee and Young Harris anchor this North Georgia landscape during a period of transition under the Tennessee Valley Authority. The 1941 survey captures the area before the full impact of Chatuge Lake, which is indicated by blue stipple patterns marking areas slated for submersion. The map reveals a dense network of mountain communities and family-named landmarks, such as Jacksonville and Byers, along with numerous local institutions like Old Union Ch and the Hog Creek Sch.

The terrain is dominated by the Chattahoochee National Forest and prominent peaks like Cedarcliff Mountain and Wolfpen Ridge. Significant genealogical resources are scattered throughout the valleys, including the Wood Grove Cem and Sims Cem. Movement through the gaps, such as Brasstown Gap, was essential to the mountain economy, connecting small agricultural settlements and rural mills like Townsend Mill to the larger river systems of the Hiwassee region.