2014 Map of Nelson

About this map

Mt Oglethorpe anchors this 2014 survey of the southern Blue Ridge foothills where the boundaries of Pickens, Dawson, and Cherokee counties converge. The landscape is defined by the industrial legacy of the Georgia Marble Company Lake and the settlement at Marblehill, reflecting the region's long association with stone quarrying. Water features like Lake Pettit and Disharoon Lake are tucked into the high gaps and coves, illustrating the modern development of private mountain communities alongside traditional rural enclaves. Steep elevation changes are marked by numerous summits including Hendrix Mtn and Mole Mtn, while the Tate Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark on the western ridges. Tracing Long Swamp Cr and its various branches reveals the drainage patterns that shaped early transportation routes, such as Cove Rd and Ga-53, which connect the small communities of Nelson, Daniels, and Holcomb.