1988 Map of Mulky Gap

About this map

The Chattahoochee National Forest dominates this mountain landscape in late-1980s Georgia, where the high ridges of the Duncan Ridge Trail separate deep coves and creek drainages. The northern portion of the map shows the transition from the forested heights toward the valley floor, featuring the Blairsville Municipal Airport and the southern reaches of Nottely Lake. Local family heritage is preserved in numerous rural landmarks, including the Dillard Chapel Cem, Jones Cem, and Philadelphia Ch. High mountain gaps like Mulky Gap and Queens Gap served as historic transit points through the steep terrain. South of the main ridges, the Cooper Creek Recreation Area provides a focused look at the era's recreational development along Cooper Creek. This survey captures the region just as modern infrastructure, like the 4 Lane highway, began to reshape traditional mountain access routes.