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1988 Map of Wilscot

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Wilscot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Blue Ridge Lake dominates the northwest corner of this North Georgia survey, where the Morganton Pt Rec Area and Morganton Campground represent the recreational development of the late 20th century. Moving south and east into the Chattahoochee National Forest, the landscape transitions from the developed shores of the lake to the high ridges of Wilscot Mountain and Payne Mountain. The settlement of Morganton sits near the water, while smaller interior hamlets like Dial and Hurst are connected by forest roads and the winding Toccoa River.

Genealogists will find a high density of family burial grounds, including the Van Zandt Cem, Petty Cem, and Griffith Cem, which are scattered among the steep hollows and gaps. The map highlights the enduring local culture through landmarks such as the Skeenah Creek Mill and numerous country churches like Concord Ch and Salem Ch, providing a detailed look at the rural Fannin County landscape before modern expansion altered these mountain communities.