2020 Map of Nelson

About this map

Nelson and Marblehill anchor the southern and central portions of this North Georgia terrain, where the Piedmont meets the Appalachian foothills. The landscape is defined by significant elevations like Mt Oglethorpe and Toland Mtn, interspersed with a complex drainage network feeding into Long Swamp Cr and Amicalola Cr. The area showcases contemporary residential development and recreational land use, particularly around water bodies such as Lake Petit and Dubose Lake. Numerous named gaps and ridges, including Sconti Gap and Bethel Ridge, illustrate the varied topography that has shaped local transportation and settlement patterns. The map also records smaller communities like Holcomb and the surrounding timbered heights of Potts Mtn and Disharoon Mtn, providing a detailed view of the regional geography as it stood in the early 21st century.