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2024 Map of Palmetto

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Palmetto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Palmetto and its surrounding countryside represent a modern view of the Georgia Piedmont, where the boundary between suburban expansion and rural heritage remains visible. The map details a landscape defined by its river-driven geography, anchored by the Chattahoochee Hills and the historic river crossing at Smith Ferry. While newer developments appear near Union City and South Fulton, the territory to the west retains its traditional character. This is evident in the survival of family-named landmarks and historical sites like the Cochran Cem near the settlement of Rivertown.

The hydrography of the region is notably intricate, with Bear Creek and Pea Creek cutting through the terrain towards the Cedar Ridge area. Local water bodies such as Horsehead Lake, Telephone Lake, and Goodes Lake serve as key landmarks for residents in the Goodes community. The transition from the rural roads like Cochran Mill Rd to the more structured grid of Palmetto provides an excellent record of how the area's transportation network has evolved from early ferry routes to modern thoroughfares.