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2014 Map of Talking Rock

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Talking Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Talking Rock Creek flows through the southern half of this landscape, anchoring a region defined by the border between Gilmer and Pickens counties. In the early 21st century, the area shows a mix of established crossroad settlements and modern infrastructure. The community of Talking Rock and the nearby Carns Mill reflect the historical importance of the creek, while the presence of Gilmer County Airport near Town Creek indicates the region's contemporary connections.

Genealogists will find several significant burial sites, including the Whitestone Baptist Church Cem and Mt Pisgah Baptist Church Cem. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations like Doll Mtn and Pine Mtn, with Carters Lake forming a large water body to the northwest. These natural features, along with crossings like Shyers Ford, have influenced the placement of early settlements such as Clipper, Blaine, and Scarecorn, many of which remain tucked along the winding routes of GA-136 and GA-5.