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1957 Map of Rainy Mountain

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Rainy Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Chattooga River defines the rugged border between Georgia and South Carolina, cutting through the heavily forested landscapes of the Chattahoochee National Forest and Sumter National Forest. In the mid-1950s, this area remained largely rural, characterized by small communities and mountain gaps. In Rabun County, landmarks like Screamer Mtn and Boggs Mtn overlook a network of creek-side settlements. Local social life is anchored by country churches such as New Hope Ch, Chechero Ch, and Wolf Creek Ch.

Water plays a central role in the topography, from the wide expanse of Tugaloo Lake and the smaller Lake Toccoa to the navigational challenges of Woodall Shoals. The map reveals the early path of the Scenic Highway as it winds through the mountains near Godfrey Cem. The settlement of Longcreek on the South Carolina side and Rainy Mtn Camp to the north highlight the area's development around outdoor recreation and small-scale agriculture.