1988 Map of Hiawassee

About this map

Hiawassee and Young Harris serve as the primary hubs in this late-twentieth-century study of the mountain borderlands between Georgia and North Carolina. The landscape is defined by the significant footprint of the Chattahoochee National Forest, with deep coves like Swanson Cove and Kirby Cove providing habitable pockets for small settlements. The map documents a community infrastructure rooted in faith and memory, evidenced by numerous landmarks such as Old Union Ch and the Woods Grove Memorial Cem. To the north, the waters of Chatuge Lake dominate the topography, with multiple boat ramps indicating the area's transition toward recreation. This 1988 update reflects the enduring placement of family-named features like Ramey Mountain and Peabottom Cove Branch, illustrating how local genealogy is etched into the physical geography of Towns Co and Union Co.