2020 Map of Oakman

About this map

The Coosawattee River and the massive Carters Lake impoundment dominate this north Georgia landscape, where the foothills of the Blue Ridge meet the valley floor. To the west of the high-elevation Blalock Mtn, the Reregulation Reservoir manages the flow downstream from the dam, creating a distinct hydrological environment. The map details a series of small, interconnected settlements such as Oakman, Petersburg, and Ranger, many of which follow the corridor of Old State Hwy 61. Genealogists and local historians will find the Shady Grove Baptist Church Cem near the eastern shore of the lake, along with scattered family-named routes and water features like Evans Lake and Tillman Lake. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of branches and creeks, including Talking Rock Creek and Dry Cr, which carve through the ridges and define the historical settlement patterns of Gordon, Murray, and Gilmer counties.