historical topo map of Atlanta, GA in 1888

1888 Map of Atlanta

USGS Topo · Published 1955

This historical map portrays the area of Atlanta in 1888, primarily covering Fulton County as well as portions of Gwinnett County, Cobb County, DeKalb County, Clayton County, Henry County, Fayette County, Newton County, and Rockdale County. Featuring a scale of 1:125000, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Atlanta region at the time. Published in 1955, it is the sole known edition of this map.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1888
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125000
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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