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2014 Map of Kensington

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Kensington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Pigeon Mtn and the southern reach of Missionary Ridge dominate the landscape of Walker County, Georgia, in this 2014 survey. The topography is defined by the sharp elevations of Shinbone Ridge and the deep cut of Owl Hollow, creating a complex network of valleys where settlements like Davis Crossroads and Kensington developed. The abundance of water features, from the meandering West Chickamauga Creek to the smaller Phillips Spring, suggests a region defined by its hydrology and traditional land use patterns.

Local history is preserved in the numerous cemeteries scattered across the terrain, including Old Lookout Cem and Garrett Chapel Cem. The transition from the rural highlands of The Hills to the more developed corridors near Noble and Crawfish Valley is clearly visible. This map provides a detailed view of the infrastructure connecting these communities, including the primary routes of Ga-193 and Ga-136 as they navigate the ridges and gaps.