1956 Map of Anniston

About this map

Fort Mc Clellan Military Reservation dominates the northeastern landscape of this mid-century survey, revealing a massive installation complete with Reilly Airfield, an Amphitheater, and a notable Prisoner of War Cem. The urban core of Anniston is clearly delineated in red, showing the structured grid of the city center anchored by the Courthouse, City Hall, and Zinn Park. The map documents the residential expansion into surrounding communities like Saks, Cobb Town, and Leatherwood, while the rugged peaks of the Skeleton Mountains and Iron Mtn provide a natural eastern barrier. For local historians, the sheet identifies numerous neighborhood landmarks, from the Thankful Ch and Cobb Ave Sch to the industrial presence of the Southern railroad lines. The mix of military infrastructure, civic centers, and rural outskirts provides a comprehensive view of Calhoun County’s development before the interstate era.