2017 Map of Talking Rock

About this map

Talking Rock Creek meanders through this portion of northern Georgia, defining the rural character of the borderlands between Gilmer and Pickens counties. The landscape is dotted with small, long-standing communities such as Whitestone, Blaine, and Talona, each centered around local transit routes and water sources. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous documented burial grounds, including the Berean Baptist Church Cem and the Mountain Cem, which serve as anchors for family history in the region. The map captures a moment of modern connectivity where old secondary roads like Tavern on the Hill Rd and Old Whitestone Rd intersect with the more developed corridors near Jasper and Ellijay. Industrial and agricultural remnants are also evident, notably at Carns Mill, illustrating the historical reliance on the area's waterways for local commerce.