1953 Map of Athens

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Athens and Augusta anchor this mid-century portrait of Central and Eastern Georgia, showing a landscape defined by expansive river systems and the emerging industrial infrastructure of the post-war South. The massive Clark Hill Reservoir dominates the eastern border along the Savannah River, illustrating the scale of water management and recreation development that reshaped the region. Significant federal land holdings are prominent, including the Oconee National Forest and Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, which contrast with the dense network of small agricultural and railway towns like Social Circle, Union Point, and Eatonton.