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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

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Chatuge Lake dominates the western edge of this mountain landscape, its intricate shoreline following the Hiwassee River valley and its various tributaries like Shoal Creek and Raccoon Creek. The settlement of Hiawassee serves as a primary hub, while smaller communities like Macedonia, Osborn, and Titus are connected by a network of winding mountain roads and creek-side paths. The map reveals a deeply rooted social geography, marked by numerous rural congregations and burial grounds such as Bell Scene Ch, Upper Bell Ch, and Lower Bell Creek Cem.

Long-distance footpaths traverse the high ridges, most notably the Appalachian Trail and the Blue Ridge Scenic Valley Trail as they cross the state line between Georgia and North Carolina. This border region is defined by significant topographical landmarks like Shooting Creek Bald and Sassafras Knob, set within the protected boundaries of the Chattahoochee National Forest and the Nantahala National Forest.