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2020 Map of Lake Burton

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Lake Burton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Lake Burton and the surrounding reaches of the Chattahoochee National Forest dominate this landscape at the intersection of Rabun and Habersham counties. The high-altitude terrain is marked by numerous peaks like Charlie Mtn and Glassy Mtn, while the intricate shoreline of the lake creates a network of coves including Dicks Creek Cove, Timpson Cove, and Cherokee Cove. Evidence of early 20th-century industry persists through infrastructure like Blalock Gold Mine Rd, pointing to the region's mining history.

Local genealogy is well-preserved through several small burial grounds such as Stoneyciphen Cem, Burton Cem, and Frady Cem. The southern portion of the map features the Tallulah River corridor and specialized recreation or utility sites like the King Sky Ranch Airport. Unique place names such as the Land of Goshen and Hellhole Mtn reflect the distinctive nomenclature of these North Georgia highlands.