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1997 Map of Nimblewill

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Nimblewill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Amicalola Mountain dominates this northern Georgia landscape, where the ridges of the Blue Ridge meet the extensive protected lands of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The map documents a rugged area defined by its water and high points, including the landmark Springer Mtn and Frosty Mtn, the latter featuring a Lookout Tower. Settlement is sparse and largely concentrated in the lower elevations near Emma and Nimblewill, with numerous mountain streams like Nimblewill Creek and Cochrans Creek carving through the terrain.

Genealogists and local historians can find site-specific landmarks such as Wesley Chapel Cem and High Shoals Cem, alongside the small gathering point at New Hope. The inclusion of Amicalola Falls State Park and the Blue Ridge State Wildlife Management Area highlights the region's transition toward recreation and conservation by the late twentieth century, centered around natural features like Cochrans Falls and Amicalola Lake.