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1957 Map of Tiger

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Tiger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Tiger sits at the heart of this North Georgia mountain landscape, where the ridges of the Chattahoochee National Forest meet the controlled waters of the Tallulah River. This mid-century survey captures a transition in local life, documenting traditional mountain institutions alongside modern leisure developments. Small community hubs like Wiley and Lakemont are anchored by landmarks such as Lakemont Sch and Joy Ch, while the presence of the Drive-in Theater near Tiger and the Athens YMCA Camp near the Tallulah Falls Powerplant reflects the area's growing role as a recreational destination.

The topography is defined by prominent family-named heights like Stonewall Ridge and Crukleton Ridge, with numerous small family burial grounds including Roane Cem and Crukleton Cem scattered throughout the hills. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the intricate shoreline of Lake Rabun, featuring the Rabun Beach Recreation Area and the Spillway Elev 1683, marking the early industrial taming of the river for power generation.