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2011 Map of Nimblewill

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Nimblewill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Amicalola Falls and the dramatic drop of Cochrans Falls define the vertical relief of this North Georgia landscape. The map centers on the community of Nimblewill and the surrounding peaks, including Amicalola Mountain, Frosty Mountain, and Bull Mountain. A network of unpaved roads and trails like Winding Stair Gap Rd and Nimblewill Gap Rd negotiate the terrain, connecting small settlements such as Emma and Amicalola.

Water management is a primary feature of the area, evidenced by the series of reservoirs and dams like Rome Kraft Company Lake and Etowah Number 32 Lake. Local history is anchored by sites such as High Shoals Cemetery and Spriggs Summerour Cemetery. The drainage patterns of Nimblewill Creek and Cochrans Creek reveal how the narrow valleys dictated the placement of roads and homesteads throughout the foothills.