1971 Map of Ramhurst

About this map

Fort Mountain State Park and the Chattahoochee National Forest dominate the high ridges of this North Georgia landscape, where peaks like Chestnut Knob and Hightop overlook a network of creek valleys. The western corridor follows the Louisville And Nashville railroad line, linking rural communities such as Ramhurst, Dennis, and Coniston. Small country churches, including Mt Zion Ch and Mt Pisgah Ch, serve as social anchors for these valley settlements. This era of the early 1970s shows the landscape undergoing change, specifically with the blue hatching indicating areas destined to be submerged by Carters Lake at its planned elevation. The map captures the transition of the Coosawattee River basin, preserving the locations of features like Bloodtown and Ramsey Cem before the reservoir waters permanently altered the surrounding terrain.