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2017 Map of Satolah

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Satolah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Satolah sits at a geographic crossroads where the southern Appalachian borders of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina converge. This 2017 survey details a landscape defined by the West Fork Chattooga River and the main stem of the Chattooga River, which serves as the winding boundary between Rabun and Oconee counties. The map records a deep history of upland settlement through its numerous family burying grounds, including the Hope Cem and Billingsley Cem.

Transit through these mountains is marked by historic crossings such as Russell Bridge and Long Bottom Ford, while specialized recreation is noted along the Chattooga River Canoe Trail and the Rocky Gap Horse Trail. The convergence of three national forests—Nantahala, Chattahoochee, and Sumter—underscores the protected nature of this river-cut terrain, preserving landmarks like Hanging Rock and Cedar Cliff.