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1969 Map of Atlanta South

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Atlanta South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Atlanta's southern outskirts and the timber-heavy landscape of Cass County are defined by a mix of early industrial infrastructure and rural community hubs. The Texas and Pacific railroad serves as the primary north-south spine, connecting the regional center of Atlanta to the smaller settlements of Bivins and Huffines near the southern boundary. This era shows a transition toward modern utility and recreational spaces, seen in the development of the Municipal Airport and the private Fin and Feather Club Lake.

For those researching family history, the map preserves the locations of vital community centers such as Laws Chapel Cem and Shady Grove Ch. The landscape is etched with the drainage patterns of Black Bayou and Hurricane Creek, while smaller hamlets like Oak Grove appear amidst a network of unimproved roads and gravel pits, reflecting the rural character of East Texas before extensive modern suburban expansion reached these areas.