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1961 Map of Whetstone

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Whetstone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Chattooga River forms the border between Georgia and South Carolina, carving through a landscape dominated by the Sumter National Forest. This 1961 survey documents a remote corner of Oconee County defined by its narrow ridges and complex drainage systems, including the Chauga River and numerous mountain creeks. Central to the area's geography is the Stumphouse Tunnel and an associated Old Railroad Grade, providing evidence of mid-19th-century infrastructure ambitions that shaped local development.

Small rural communities like Whetstone and Mountain Rest anchor the region, supported by local institutions such as Long Creek Academy and the Chattooga Sch. Scattered mountain churches, including Double Springs Ch and Monte Vista Ch, appear alongside family landmarks like Collins Cem. The terrain is marked by distinctive peaks such as Buzzard Roost Mtn and Hurricane Mtn, while recreational features like Crystal Lake and Lake Jemike sit near the developed corridors.