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1956 Map of Albany East

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Albany East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Flint River defines the upper boundary of this landscape, where the city of Albany expands eastward into rural Dougherty County. This 1950s era documentation, updated in the 1980s, reveals a mix of suburban growth and significant military infrastructure, most notably the Marine Corps Logistics Support Base Atlantic and the U. S. Naval Reservation. The map details early residential developments such as Turner City and Jackson Heights, alongside established rural points like Pecan City.

A network of local gathering places is evident through numerous community landmarks, including Mercer Grove Ch, Sunnyside Ch, and the Turner Sch. The transition from the urban grid of East Albany to the agricultural terrain south of Fleming Road highlights the region's mid-century evolution. Notable transportation corridors like East Broad Ave and the railroad lines passing through Dosaga underscore the logistical importance of this South Georgia hub.