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1946 Map of Wilscot

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Wilscot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Morganton sits at the northwestern edge of this 1946 survey, marking a period of significant hydroelectric development in Fannin County. The northern reaches of the Blue Ridge Lake dominate the landscape, formed by the damming of the Toccoa River. This watershed is defined by high ridgelines and numerous gaps, including Wilscot Gap and Skeenah Gap, which historically funneled travel through the mountains.

A network of family cemeteries and community centers like Dial, Swan, and Hurst illustrate the local genealogy of the area. Notable landmarks such as the Brawley Mtn Lookout Tower stand over the Chattahoochee National Forest, while small institutions like Sugar Hill School and Concord Church served the dispersed residents. This survey captures the rural character of the Blue Ridge foothills just after the Second World War.