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2020 Map of Rainy Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Rainy Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Chattooga Wild and Scenic River forms the central spine of this landscape, acting as the serpentine border between Georgia and South Carolina. This modern topographic study reveals a rugged corridor of ridges and peaks, including Rainy Mtn and Lion Mtn, largely contained within the protected lands of the Chattoochee National Forest and Sumter National Forest. The map documents a network of recreational and historic paths, notably the Bartram Trail and the Opposum Creek Trail, which navigate the steep descent toward the riverbanks.

Civilian settlement is most prominent on the South Carolina side in the vicinity of Longcreek, where the Long Creek Baptist Church & Graveyard serves as a significant genealogical landmark. Remote river features such as Woodall Shoals and the Iron Bridge are clearly marked, alongside small family-named cemeteries like Duncan Cem and Godfrey Cem, providing essential points of reference for local historians exploring this forested borderland.