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1956 Map of Albany West

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Albany West
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 carves a path through this southwest Georgia landscape, serving as the eastern boundary for the city of Albany. In the mid-1950s, the urban center was expanding westward, marked by a dense network of schools such as Palmyra Sch and Highland Sch, and the campus of Albany State College along the riverbank. Beyond the city grid, the terrain transitions into a mix of orchards and open fields, anchored by the Albany Dougherty County Airport and the Herty State Nursery.

Significant recreational and natural features define the northern and southern reaches of the map. To the north, Lake Worth and Chehaw City Park offer prominent water and parkland access, while the south is home to the notable Radium Springs resort area. The map also captures extensive transportation infrastructure, from the Central of Georgia railroad lines to established routes like Old Pretoria Road, alongside numerous cemeteries including Crown Hill Cemetery and Lincoln Memorial Gardens.