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1964 Map of Athens West

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Athens West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Middle Oconee River and its numerous tributaries, including McNutt Creek and Barber Creek, define the landscape of western Athens during the mid-1960s. This period of growth is reflected in the dense urban layout surrounding Prince Ave and Milledge Ave, which contrasts with the agricultural and research lands to the south and west. Significant federal and institutional footprints are visible, notably the US Naval Supply Corps School and the US Dept of Agriculture Experimental Station, indicating the area's importance as a regional hub for education and government operations.

Local landmarks of the era include the Athens Speedway and the Drive-in Theater, alongside numerous community centers like Timothy Ch and Mars Hill Ch. Educational infrastructure is well-represented by facilities ranging from the High and Industrial Sch to the Univ of Georgia (Whitehall Farm). The rail network remains a vital part of the corridor, with the Seaboard Air Line and Southern Railway branching through the terrain toward Oconee Heights.