2017 Map of Suches

About this map

Gaddistown and Suches serve as the primary coordinates for this area of north Georgia, where the terrain is defined by the high ridges of the Blue Ridge and the Chattahoochee National Forest. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the southern portion of the map, passing through landmarks such as Gooch Gap and Horse Gap. This 2017 survey reveals a landscape where high-altitude settlements like Suches coexist with several rural burial grounds including Mount Pleasant Number 2 Cem and Pleasant Valley Cem. The presence of the High Valley Airpark near Abercrombie Bald highlights the modern integration of aviation into this mountain environment. Along the Etowah River and Cooper Creek, the names of numerous gaps and knobs, such as Devils Kitchen and Double Knobs, reflect a long history of local geographic naming used by generations of residents in Union County.