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1966 Map of Nottely Dam

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Nottely Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Nottely Lake dominates the center of this 1960s survey, its sprawling fingers reaching into the valleys of the Chattahoochee National Forest and Nantahala National Forest. The map captures a moment of established rural life in Union County, Georgia, following the earlier construction of Nottely Dam on the Nottely River. Small community hubs like Bellview and Bethlehem remain visible alongside newer recreational and social points such as the Canal Lake Bible Camp and Notalee Orchards.

The landscape is defined by its gap-and-mountain topography, with Moccasin Mountain and Gumlog Mountain framing the water. Genealogists can find numerous family-named landmarks and local burial sites, including Ivylog Cem and Willis Cem. The presence of Thomas Chapel and Mt Zion Ch points to the continued importance of these small community centers even as the terrain was reshaped by the reservoir. This map provides a clear record of the intersection between traditional Blue Ridge settlements and modern water management near the North Carolina-Georgia border.