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2014 Map of Mulky Gap

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Mulky Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

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Chattahoochee National Forest dominates this landscape along the border of Fannin and Union Counties, where the ridgelines of Duncan Ridge and Chinquapin Ridge define the steep drainage basins of the Blue Ridge. The northern sector shows a transition from mountain wilderness to more settled valleys, notably around Pleasant Grove and the eastern approach to the Blairsville Airport. A significant military presence is marked by Camp Frank D. Merrill, Dahlonega, situated among high-elevation features like Bunker Hill and Youngcane Creek.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural burial sites, including Dillard Chapel Cem, Philadelphia Cem, and Mt Pleasant Cem, often located near early mountain churches and crossroads. Water features are central to the terrain, ranging from the dramatic Sea Creek Falls in the southwest to the winding path of Cooper Creek near the southern boundary. The network of forest service roads and local routes like Mulky Gap Rd provides a clear view of how these isolated mountain communities were connected through gaps and hollows.