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1956 Map of Albany

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Albany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Flint River corridor serves as the central artery for this mid-1950s Georgia landscape, anchoring the urban center of Albany and its surrounding agricultural and military districts. The city's post-war footprint is defined by its strategic transportation network, including the Central of Georgia and Atlantic Coast Line railroads, alongside a significant military presence at the Turner Air Force Base. To the north, the town of Leesburg and the sprawling Chehaw State Park illustrate the region's balance between development and conservation.

A notable geological and recreational highlight is Radium Springs south of the city, while the eastern edge is marked by specialized facilities like the Naval Supply Corps School. The map captures a detailed local social infrastructure through numerous named country churches such as Thundering Springs Ch and several segregated educational sites like the County Training Sch and Monroe High Sch, providing a clear view of the area's mid-century cultural landscape.