1988 Map of Noontootla

About this map

Chattahoochee National Forest encompasses this mountain landscape in the late 1980s, where the Tennessee Valley Divide separates the north-flowing waters from the southern reaches of the Blue Ridge. The geography is defined by a dense network of gaps and ridges, including Doublehead Gap and Winding Stair Gap, which serve as natural transit points through the high terrain. Local heritage is preserved in numerous family and community burial grounds such as Garrett Cem, Kirby Cem, and Noontootla Cem. The area also serves as a critical junction for major wilderness paths, where the Appalachian Trail and Benton MacKaye Trail converge near Three Forks. Along the Toccoa River and its tributaries, specialized facilities like the Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery and recreation sites like Frank Gross Recreation Area highlight the region's focus on conservation and forest management.