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1964 Map of Lula

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Lula
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Chattahoochee River carves a deep path through the northeast Georgia landscape, meeting the rising waters of Lake Sidney Lanier in this mid-1960s snapshot. The town of Lula serves as a local hub at the intersection of the Southern railroad line and roads leading into the hills of Hall and Habersham counties. This period shows the transition of the river valley into a reservoir system, with Lula Bridge and Belton Bridge providing essential crossings over the evolving waterway.

A network of small country churches and cemeteries, such as Skitts Mtn Ch and Pleasant Hill Ch, are scattered among the ridges and creeks, including Little River and Mud Creek. These landmarks, along with the Lookout Tower on a prominent rise, reflect the rural character of the region before significant suburban expansion. The map detail is particularly useful for identifying established family-named sites like Pitts Creek and the small settlement at Glades.