1968 Map of Wells Tannery

About this map

Wells Tannery and the neighboring hills of Fulton County are defined by the convergence of steep Appalachian ridges and narrow agricultural valleys. The landscape is anchored by the presence of Buchanan State Forest, which covers significant portions of Rays Hill and Sideling Hill. This 1968 perspective reveals a rural economy transitioning between traditional industry and regional transport, evidenced by the Garlick Mine and various family-named sites like Shortys Place and Old Mtn House.