By Dan Shannon — DAWSON COUNTY, GEORGIA County

Sun shading (lidar)

Adjust simulated sun direction on the lidar hillshade. Azimuth = compass bearing of the light (0° north, 90° east). Altitude = height above the horizon (low = long shadows).

Historical map overlays

USGS scanned historical topographic maps. Enable an overlay and adjust its opacity. Works in 2D and 3D.

Sun azimuth: 315°   Sun altitude: 45°   Z factor: 1   Lidar opacity: 1
center: —   mouse: —   zoom: —

By Dan Shannon — DAWSON COUNTY, GEORGIA County

Gold Mining Site GA • DAWSON COUNTY, GEORGIA County County
Description
Any where on the Etowah River in Dawson is suitable for panning and dredging. Best areas are where the river enters and exits the county. The Big Savanah is in between and the river is slow and featureless but may also produce. ADD INFORMATION ON A GOLD BEARING LOCATION
Historical Notes
Source: Tom Ashworth's Prospectors Cache (tomashworth.com / Tom Ashworth). Author: Dan Shannon. Original page: dawson_ga.shtml. Area: by Dan Shannon. Map coordinates are an approximate county/area centroid — not a precise claim site. Any where on the Etowah River in Dawson is suitable for panning and dredging. Best areas are where the river enters and exits the county. The Big Savanah is in between and the river is slow and featureless but may also produce. ADD INFORMATION ON A GOLD BEARING LOCATION
Status / Verification historical_site — Legendary or approximate

Take Add Data / Take Notes

Log in or create an account to save private field notes for this location. Your notes are only visible to you.

Forgot password?
or

Enter your email and we'll send you a link to reset your password.

Back to log in
or