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2014 Map of Waleska

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Waleska
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Waleska serves as the primary hub of this North Georgia landscape, significantly defined by the presence of Reinhardt Coll. The topography is characterized by a series of prominent peaks and gaps, including Pine Log Mtn and Beasley Gap, which shape the drainage patterns of numerous creeks such as Shoal Cr and McCanless Cr. To the west, the extensive waters of Lake Arrowhead dominate the valley, flanked by Chickasaw Lake and the rugged slopes of the surrounding ridges.

Industrial and transit history is marked by features like Moores Mill Bridge, indicating the historical reliance on local waterways for commerce. The map also traces a dense network of family-named roads and rural routes, such as Fincher Rd and Puckett Rd, which connect scattered residential areas to the educational center at Waleska. The northern reaches are more sparsely settled, defined by the elevations of Garland Mtn and Dry Pond Mtn.