1957 Map of Lake Burton

About this map

Lake Burton dominates the center of this Georgia landscape, its irregular shoreline reaching deep into the forested valleys of the Chattahoochee National Forest. In the late 1950s, the area reflects a transition toward recreational and conservation uses, evidenced by the State Fish Hatchery along Moccasin Creek and the Scenic Highway skirting the western ridges. Despite the growing presence of the reservoir, older patterns of life remain visible through isolated family and community landmarks like Stoneycipher Cem and Burton Cem.