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1988 Map of Macedonia

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Macedonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Chatuge Lake dominates the landscape of this Georgia and North Carolina border region, its intricate shoreline carving into the foothills of the Nantahala National Forest and Chattahoochee National Forest. This late 20th-century topography reveals a community structured around both the reservoir and the older valley settlements like Hiawassee and Macedonia. The map documents a blend of rural mountain life and educational infrastructure, notably the County Comprehensive Sch and various family-linked sites such as the Osborn Cem and Carter Cem.

Transit through these high ridges is defined by the Appalachian Trail winding along the eastern heights and Hiwassee River feeding the basin from the south. Spiritual life is well-marked by several small churches, including Bell Scene Ch and Mt Zion Ch, which often sit near creek gaps and ridge lines. The presence of a Fish Farm and multiple quarries suggests a local economy still closely tied to natural resources even as the lake provides a focal point for the region.