1968 Map of Shannon

About this map

Industrial and rural patterns define the landscape around Shannon, where the Southern Railway corridor supports a concentration of infrastructure including a filtration plant and an athletic field. East of the village, Armuchee Mountain rises sharply, its slopes dotted with the Hermitage Lookout Tower and a radio tower. This 1960s survey, updated with 1980s data, reveals a community organized around river bends and mountain gaps, with the Oostanaula River snaking through the western section past Troutman Bend. Local life centers on numerous country churches and schools, such as Model High Sch and Bethel Ch, while the Northwest Georgia Experimental Station sits at the river's edge. Further south, the map identifies landmarks like the Morrison Campground and Halls Lake, illustrating the mix of agriculture, industry, and early suburban development near the Floyd and Bartow county line.