2011 Map of South Canton

About this map

The sprawling waters of Allatoona Lake dominate the landscape north of Woodstock, Georgia, where the Etowah River and Little River converge. This area reflects a deep history of resource extraction, evidenced by a dense cluster of gold-era mining sites including the Sixes Mine, Downing Creek Placer Mine, and the Putnam Mine east of the reservoir. The topography is shaped by both modern recreation and solemn commemoration, with the Georgia National Cemetery overlooking the northern banks while the Noonday Baptist Association Camp and various landings like Fields Landing dot the shoreline. Transportation corridors like the Interstate 575 bypass the older settlements of Holly Springs and Lebanon, while family-named landmarks such as Cherokee Mill and the Knox Bridge link the modern reservoir back to its earlier industrial and agricultural roots.