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1946 Map of Villanow

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Villanow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Hurricane Valley and Mill Creek Valley dominate this mid-century portrait of northwestern Georgia, where the ridges of Rocky Face Mountain and Middle Mountain dictate the patterns of rural settlement. Small clusters of activity center around the village of Villanow and the community of Reo, while family-named landmarks like Cavender Cem, Puryear Cem, and Redwine Cove Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracking local ancestry.

Modern infrastructure of the era is evident through the Lookout Mtn Scenic Hy and the Dutton Airway Beacon atop Dug Mtn, a critical navigation point for early aviation. Much of the land is preserved within the Chattahoochee National Forest, with rugged geography funneling travel through points like Snake Creek Gap and Gentry Gap. Local life is anchored by country churches and schools, such as Salem Ch, Lindsey Memorial Ch, and Fairview Sch.