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1957 Map of Augusta West

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Augusta West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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The western suburbs of Augusta show rapid mid-century expansion in this late 1950s survey, where residential neighborhoods like Forest Hills and Westwick press against the edges of major institutional and military holdings. The sprawling Fort Gordon Military Reservation dominates the southwestern corner of the quadrangle, contrasted by the concentrated medical and aviation infrastructure near the city center, including the Veterans Administration Hospital and Daniel Field.

Hydrological features define much of the undeveloped terrain, with numerous private and named water bodies such as Lombards Millpond, Garden Springs Lake, and Lake Olmstead anchoring the landscape. Rural vestiges remain visible in the form of older family landmarks and spiritual centers, including Walton Cem, Mt Canaan Ch, and St Josephs Mission. The Georgia Railroad and thoroughfares like Wrightsboro Road serve as the primary conduits connecting these growing communities to the urban core.