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2011 Map of Macedonia

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Macedonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Chatuge Lake dominates the western edge of this North Georgia and North Carolina border region, where the Hiwassee River winds through a landscape defined by steep ridges and narrow coves. The settlement of Macedonia serves as a local hub, surrounded by a high concentration of generational burial grounds such as Macedonia Cemetery and Osborn Cemetery. The terrain is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and gaps, including Phillips Gap and Hulda Gap, reflecting the deep-rooted upland settlement patterns of the Blue Ridge mountains.

Water management and agriculture are evident through features like the Berrong Lake Dam and the Eagle Mountain Trout Farm Lake Dam. These engineered structures sit alongside older river crossings like Kelly Bridge and Bice Bridge. The map captures a detailed network of mountain roads such as Upper Hightower Road and Cynth Creek Road that connect isolated hollows and coves like Hickorynut Cove and Cherry Cove to the primary valley corridors.