Loading map...

1956 Map of Albany

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Albany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Flint River carves through the heart of this mid-century landscape, anchoring a regional hub where agriculture and the military converged. The burgeoning city of Albany is depicted with a dense network of neighborhoods and education centers like Albany State College and Monroe High Sch. To the northeast, the sprawling Turner Air Force Base and the Naval Marine Corps Supply Center mark a significant defense presence that drove local growth.

Beyond the urban core, the terrain reveals unique geological and recreational features. The Fossil Sand Dunes sit near the riverbanks, while the celebrated Radium Springs and Chehaw State Park highlight the area's natural springs and recreation. The outlying territory is dotted with family-named crossroads and rural institutions, from Byne Crossroads to Thundering Springs Ch, all connected by a complex rail system including the Georgia Northern and Atlantic Coast Line.