2011 Map of Neel Gap

About this map

Blood Mountain and Slaughter Mountain dominate this landscape in the northern Georgia mountains, where narrow gaps and mountain coves dictate the movement of roads and water. The map traces the upper reaches of the Chestatee River and its numerous tributaries, including Frogtown Creek and Boggs Creek. At Neels Gap, the terrain creates a natural passage used by modern highways, while smaller gaps like Jarrard Gap and Stonepile Gap serve as historical landmarks. Settlement is concentrated in the southern valleys around Porter Springs and Fort Smith. The area is characterized by several high-elevation water bodies and recreation sites, including Lake Winfield Scott and Dockery Lake, along with the DeSoto Falls Scenic Area. Historically named features such as Glass Mine Top and Meetinghouse Ridge hint at the early industrial and social heritage of this high country.