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2014 Map of Ringgold

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Ringgold
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Ringgold serves as the central hub of this North Georgia landscape, situated just south of the Tennessee border where the South Chickamauga Creek winds through the valley floor. The geography is defined by parallel ridges, including the prominent White Oak Mtn and Taylor Ridge, which channel development and historic transport routes. Small rural clusters like Shookville, Sugartown, and Stone Church are scattered across the lowlands, reflecting a long history of community life anchored by local landmarks. To the south, the Chattahoochee National Forest covers the upland terrain, preserving the natural character of the ridges.

Local history is well-documented through numerous burial sites, from the Old Ringgold Cem to smaller family and community plots like Gordy Cem and Smiths Chapel Cem. The map also captures the recreational and historical significance of Catoosa Springs and the expansive valley floors of Cherokee Valley and Salem Valley, illustrating the persistent agricultural and residential patterns of Catoosa County in the modern era.