Jones Bridge Unit
This unit's 108 acres contains fields, forests, wetlands, and streams. After centuries of agricultural use, nature is once again the dominant force on most of this land. Marshy environments and open fields that once were rich farmlands can be discovered on trails in this unit.

For thousands of years, humans hunted, gathered, fished and farmed in this unit. The Native Americans relied on the natural environment for all their needs. River cane was woven into baskets. Quartz stones were chipped into arrow points. Nuts and seeds were collected to eat. As you start on the trial you might hear the roar of traffic on the steel and concrete bridge just downstream; a hundred years ago, Mr. Johnson's slow and silent ferry carried travelers across the river.

Looking at the mouth of Mulberry Creek, you can see the dark "V" pointing downstream. This is the remains of a fish weir of fish trap. Early settlers used this to harvest fish.

Permit Information
State law requires fishermen to have a valid Georgia fishing license, a trout stamp, and one hand held pole. All natural bait is prohibited.

Directions
From Atlanta: Take Roswell Road North of US 285 and make a left on Johnson Ferry Rd. Follow Johnson Ferry Rd to the Unit.

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