2024 Map of Matt

About this map

The Etowah River and its major tributaries, including Amicalola Creek, define the rolling landscape at the intersection of Dawson and Forsyth counties. This modern topographic survey illustrates a region where rural crossroads communities such as Matt, Barrettsville, and Hightower have evolved into residential nodes. For genealogists, the map identifies several key burial sites, including the Zion Hill Baptist Cem and Salem Methodist Cem, which mark the historical centers of local congregations. The drainage patterns of Settingdown Creek and Bannister Creek reveal the undulating terrain that shaped early land lots and road placement. Contemporary infrastructure like Dawson Forest Rd W and Kelly Bridge Rd follows the paths of older thoroughfares, connecting the northern reach of Big Savannah to the settlement at Heardville in the southwest.