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1966 Map of Hiawassee

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Hiawassee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Hiawassee and the sprawling waters of Chatuge Lake anchor this mid-1960s revision of the Blue Ridge mountain borderland. The landscape reflects a mix of institutional growth and preserved wilderness, centered on the campus of Young Harris College and the surrounding forests of the Nantahala National Forest and Chattahoochee National Forest. This era shows the developed recreation areas along the Hiwassee River following the creation of the reservoir, contrasted with the traditional rural life evidenced by numerous small cemeteries and remote gaps.

Local landmarks such as the Woods Grove Memorial Cem and McConnell Ch are documented alongside geographical features like Ramey Mountain and Buck Ridge. The map details a transition from the mountain ridges to the river valley, where settlements like Young Harris and Jacksonville are connected by local routes including Thomastown Road and Lake Road. Notable community features like the drive-in theater near the lake highlight the mid-century social character of the area.