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2014 Map of LaFayette

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

LaFayette sits as the central hub of this northern Georgia landscape, where the valley floor meets the significant rise of Pigeon Mtn and Shinbone Ridge. The map documents a blend of residential expansion in neighborhoods like Dogwood Circle, Winwood Forest, and Skyline Heights alongside enduring agricultural and industrial sites. Water management is a visible priority for the community, evidenced by the LaFayette City Reservoir, Wilson Ponds, and several localized lakes such as Dickson Lake and Chandler Lake.

Tracing the path of the Chattanooga River southward reveals the intersection of local history and industry at Blaylock Mill and its associated Blaylock Mill Pond. For those researching family history, several burial grounds are scattered across the quadrangle, including the Lafayette Cem, Shaw Cem, and Underwood Cem. The presence of the Barwick Lafayette Airport and the Pledger Parkway indicates the modern infrastructure supporting this Walker County seat.