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1956 Map of Albany West

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

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Albany is defined by its deep ties to the Flint River and a massive intersection of mid-century rail infrastructure, including the Central of Georgia, Georgia Northern, and Atlantic Coast Line. This industrial and transport hub is balanced by significant institutional presence, notably Albany State College and several local landmarks like the Radium Springs Country Club and the U S Naval Res Marine Corps Supply Center.

A network of local schools and churches, such as Monroe High Sch and St Teresas Sch, anchors the residential landscape, while several large cemeteries like Crown Hill Cemetery and Riverside Cemetery provide vital records for family historians. Outside the city center, the terrain reveals unique geological and state-managed features, from the Fossil Sand Dunes to the Herty State Nursery and Chehaw State Park.