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2011 Map of High Falls

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of High Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Towaliga River and its varied tributaries dominate this landscape in north-central Georgia, as seen during the early twenty-first century. The area is characterized by several historic small-scale settlements, including Chappel, Unionville, and Weldons Crossroads. Water management is a key theme of the topography, with significant structures such as the High Falls Lake Dam and the Corrections Dam creating the sizable High Falls Lake and Corrections Lake. These reservoirs, along with the smaller English Lake, reflect a hydrography that has been managed for both utility and recreation.

Family history and local heritage are well-preserved through numerous named burial sites, such as the Foster - Jester - Huddleston Cemetery and the Mount Zion Cemetery. In the southeastern corner, the label for Higgins Mill points to the region's earlier industrial roots along the Little Towaliga River, while the presence of Fenner Airport and the Flying H Ranch Inc Airport indicates a reliance on private aviation in this rural corridor. The transportation network is a mix of established routes like English Rd and newer connections like Van Mar Blvd.