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1997 Map of Whetstone

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Whetstone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Sumter National Forest dominates this upland landscape on the border of South Carolina and Georgia, where the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River carves a deep boundary through Oconee County. The area is characterized by a network of ridges and gaps, including Whetstone Ridge and Rocky Gap, supporting small settlements such as Whetstone and Mountain Rest. The map reveals the ecclesiastical and educational roots of the community through sites like the Long Creek Academy, Double Springs Ch, and Monte Vista Ch.

Industrial and transport history is etched into the terrain via the Old Railroad Bridge Grade and the Quarry near Long Mtn. Notable landmarks like the Long Creek Lookout Tower Round Mtn and the Land Bridge over Jerry Creek provide specific points of reference for local historians. Water features like Crystal Lake and Lake Jemike sit nestled between high points such as Stumphouse Mountain and Hurricane Mtn.