Located in the scenic mountains of Gilmer County just five miles from Ellijay, 7 miles from Blue Ridge, and within 80 miles of Atlanta, this 161-acre tract features high-quality metagraywacke reserves and offers a rare combination of natural beauty and investment opportunity. This property presents a unique chance to acquire a proven, high-quality mineral resource with exceptional infrastructure and market position.
Land
This property features moderately rolling to hilly terrain characteristic of the Appalachian foothills, with well-drained slopes and mixed hardwood-pine forest cover. Elevations vary gently across the 161-acre tract, providing both operational stability and natural runoff channels. The land is underlain by durable metagraywacke bedrock.
Recreation
This property offers remarkable recreational and natural value within the scenic Blue Ridge foothills of North Georgia. Spanni...
This property offers remarkable recreational and natural value within the scenic Blue Ridge foothills of North Georgia. Spanning over 161 acres of rolling mountain terrain, the land’s diverse topography and wooded environment provide abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, nature enjoyment, and private retreat development. The site’s location near Ellijay and Blue Ridgeareas known for their vibrant outdoor cultureplaces it within minutes of hunting, trout fishing, mountain biking, and camping destinations along the Cartecay and Ellijay Rivers and within the Chattahoochee National Forest.
Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources
This site features approximately 80acres identified for active quarrying operations with an additional 60 acres reserved for support facilities, overburden, and infrastructure. This property contains Metagraywacke, a dense, high-strength rock prized for crushed aggregate production. Laboratory analyses confirm premium durability with LA Abrasion loss of 27% and soundness loss of 0.1%, meeting Department of Transportation standards for Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. There is an estimate of over 50+ million tons of resources to be extracted.
Region & Climate
This property benefits from a stable, temperate mountain-foothill climate, with moderate rainfall and benign seasonal extremes relative to many industrial sites. This setting presents fewer climaterelated operational risks and aligns well with the development potential. It also provides scenic views and a great place to live for investors and operators.
Location
This property is located just off Hwy 515 just five miles north from Ellijay, 7 miles south from Blue Ridge, and within 80 miles of Atlanta.
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