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1988 Map of Neels Gap

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Neels Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Fort Smith and Turners Corner anchor the southern reaches of this mountain landscape during the late 1980s. This territory is defined by the high ridges of the Chattahoochee National Forest, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through various passes including Woody Gap and Miller Gap. The terrain is characterized by a high density of named gaps and knobs, providing a clear record of the traditional crossings and family-named landmarks used by North Georgia mountain residents for generations.

Water plays a central role in the area's development, seen in the recreational hub of Lake Winfield Scott and the protected lands of the Raven Cliffs Wilderness. The map records several rural houses of worship that served these communities, including Mt Zion Ch near Burnett Creek and Mt Pisgah Ch further east. Along the southern border, the winding Chestatee River and Meetinghouse Mill Creek highlight the drainage patterns that shaped early settlement and industry in Lumpkin County.