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1968 Map of Shannon

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Shannon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Shannon and the Northwest Georgia Experimental Station anchor the landscape of this 1968 survey of Floyd County. The area is defined by the winding course of the Oostanaula River and the steep elevation of Armuchee Ridge. The industrial and agricultural character of the era is evident through infrastructure like the Filtration Plant and Sewage Disposal near Shannon, as well as the Southern Railway corridor which parallels the main road network.

Local life revolves around numerous rural landmarks, including the Model High Sch and a high density of country churches such as Rush Chapel and Big Pleasant Grove Ch. The presence of the Morrison Campground and the Hermitage Lookout Tower suggest a mix of religious and civic gathering points. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named routes like Gaines Rd and Collins Rd that weave between smaller settlements like Hermitage and Pinson.