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2020 Map of Albany West

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Albany West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The city of Albany dominates this landscape, serving as a hub where the Flint River meets the tracks of the Georgia Southwestern RR. The area is characterized by significant educational and civic institutions, including the Dougherty County Courthouse and multiple campuses for Albany State University. The urban layout transitions from the dense streets of the city center to residential developments and specialized zones, such as the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport and Albany Technical College.

Notable geological and water features provide contrast to the developed areas, such as the Fossil Sand Dunes and the well-known waters of Radium Springs. Local history is preserved through several large burial grounds, ranging from the central Oakview Cem to the outlying Floral Memory Gardens. The presence of Lake Loretta and Willow Lake within the residential grid highlights the integration of natural water bodies into the modern city footprint.