2017 Map of Rock Mountain

About this map

Rock Mountain and Lavender Mtn dominate this portion of the Chattahoochee National Forest, where steep ridges give way to the fertile basins of Big Texas Valley and Little Texas Valley. This landscape is defined by its dramatic topographic relief, including notable gaps like Fouche Gap and Redmond Gap that served as historic corridors through the mountains. The southern portion of the sheet transitions into the more developed outskirts of Rome, centered around the Coosa River and the industry-heavy corridor near Krannert and Oreburg. Local history is preserved in numerous family and community landmarks, from the Cave Spring Cem near Bone to the industrial infrastructure of the Norfolk Southern railroad line. The map captures the complex drainage of the area, where Heath Cr and Smith Cr navigate the narrow valleys between ridges such as Simms Mtn and Turnip Mtn.