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2020 Map of Villanow

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Villanow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Chattahoochee National Forest encompasses a significant portion of this landscape, where the ridges of Hurricane Mtn, Mill Creek Mtn, and Johns Mtn create a series of parallel valleys. The settlement of Villanow sits at a crossroads in the west, while Mill Creek and Redwine Cove occupy more secluded positions between the mountain folds. For those researching local families, the map is heavily marked with small cemeteries like the Strain Family Cem, Macedonia Cem, and Redwine Cove Cem, often located near these dispersed mountain communities.

The topography dictates the movement of both water and people, from the E Armuchee Cr in the East Armuchee Valley to the winding Pinhoti Trail that traverses the heights of Horn Mtn. Notable gaps in the terrain, such as Snake Creek Gap and Gentry Gap, remain critical transit points. This modern survey reflects a region where the traditional agriculture of the valleys meets the protected timberlands and recreation trails of the national forest system.