While checking out some old USGS maps on their site, I ran across this old 1896 map of the area that is now Lake Allatoona. It is fascinating to see the terrain and little community areas that are now underwater. I've heard of whole towns being underwater in man-made lakes such as Lake Powell, with structures still semi-intact. It would be amazing to see a new lake being created and watch it fill. Lake Allatoona is such a major physical feature, it's surprising to think there are natives to the area here who are old enough to remember when it didn't even exist!
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