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1988 Map of Rabun Bald

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Rabun Bald
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Blue Ridge landscape along the North Carolina Georgia border is anchored by Sky Valley, a resort settlement situated among high peaks like Flat Top and Alex Mountain. As of 1988, this region near the eastern continental divide shows a mix of recreational development and deeply rooted mountain heritage. The map traces the winding paths of the Bartram Trail as it crosses from Rock Mtn toward the Chattahoochee National Forest.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family-named landmarks and resting places, such as the Kelly Cem near Dillard and the Duncan Cem tucked into the eastern ridges. The southern portion of the sheet is defined by the Warwoman Creek watershed, featuring the Warwoman Dell recreation area and the Antioch community. These features represent a period where long-standing forest communities like Mountain City were increasingly surrounded by protected public lands in the Nantahala National Forest.