1935 Map of Villanow

About this map

East Chickamauga Creek winds through the northwest corner of this 1935 advance sheet, marking a landscape defined by small rural settlements and early infrastructure projects. The Georgia Power Company Transmission Line cuts a straight path across the terrain, crossing the boundary between Whitfield Co and Walker Co. This survey, compiled from aerial photographs, shows the placement of local centers of community life such as Friendship Ch and the rural schoolhouses at Fairview Sch and Salem Sch. The map focuses heavily on the area surrounding Reo and the prominent Lindsey Hills, providing a detailed look at the road network centered on State Highway No 2. It captures the region just as the Tennessee Valley Authority began its surveying work in North Georgia, offering a rare look at the pre-war agricultural landscape.