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1953 Map of Atlanta

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Atlanta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Atlanta dominates the northeast quadrant of this mid-century regional study, showing the city's expansion through East Point, Hapeville, and Decatur before the full development of the interstate system. The industrial and military corridor stretching west into Alabama is anchored by Anniston and the extensive Fort McClellan Military Reservation, alongside the Anniston Ordnance Depot. The landscape transitions from the metropolitan sprawl near Stone Mountain to the protected woodlands of the Talladega National Forest.

Transportation networks of the era are clearly defined, featuring the major lines of the Southern Ry and Seaboard Air Line RR connecting textile and manufacturing hubs like La Grange, Roanoke, and Cedartown. The Chattahoochee River and Tallapoosa River systems provide the primary drainage for this Piedmont region, while the newly formed Lake Sidney Lanier appears in the far northeast corner, marking a significant change in the local geography during the post-war period.