2014 Map of Satolah

About this map

The West Fork Chattooga River defines the rugged borderlands where Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina converge. This 2014 survey documents the convergence of the Nantahala National Forest, Chattahoochee National Forest, and Sumter National Forest. The map reveals a landscape of high ridges and isolated mountain gaps, centered around the small communities of Satolah and Pine Mountain. Numerous family-named cemeteries, such as Glade Hope Cem, Billingsley Cem, and Hamby Cem, indicate deep-rooted local heritage within these high-elevation valleys. Strategic river crossings like Warwoman Ford, Earls Ford, and the Russell Bridge mark the historic transportation network through the mountains, while landmarks like Hanging Rock and Big Shoals characterize the dramatic terrain of the Tri-State corner.