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1956 Map of Acworth

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Acworth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Acworth sits at the heart of this mid-1950s survey, showing a landscape defined by the relatively new waters of the Allatoona Reservoir. The town's grid is firmly established alongside the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railroad, while the Lake Acworth Recreation Area marks a shift toward regional leisure and tourism. The rural character of northern Cobb County remains visible through its network of winding roads like Old Stileboro Road and Burnt Hickory Road.

Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous small community landmarks, including Mars Hill Ch, Hickory Grove Ch, and Mt Olivet Ch. The map also captures the early automotive era in the region, featuring a Drive-in Theater and the Community Club House near the southern shore. The varied topography includes prominent points like Mars Hill and Morgan Hill, overlooking the finger-like inlets of the reservoir.