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1971 Map of Nimblewill

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Nimblewill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Amicalola Falls State Park anchors the western edge of this landscape, where the waters of Amicalola Lake descend toward the valley below. Set within the sprawling Chattahoochee National Forest, the terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks and gaps, including Springer Mtn, Black Mtn, and the strategic Nimblewill Gap. The map documents a quiet rural network of the early 1970s, with small settlements like Nimblewill, Emma, and Afton connected by winding roads and numerous creek crossings.

Local history is preserved in the location of the High Shoals Cem and country churches such as Wesley Chapel and New Hope Ch. Significant water features like Cochrans Falls and Cochrans Creek carve through the mountains, while a Lookout Tower atop Frosty Mtn provides a clear indication of the era's forest management practices. This survey offers a detailed look at the interface between protected wilderness and the established mountain communities of Dawson and Lumpkin Counties.