1956 Map of Cairo

About this map

Cairo serves as the primary hub of this south Georgia landscape, situated at the junction of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad and the Franklin D Roosevelt Highway. The mid-century terrain is defined by a dense network of tributaries including Little Tired Creek and Barnetts Creek, which feed into the Ochlockonee River. Rural life is anchored by numerous small communities and landmark institutions, from Pierce Chapel and Centennial Ch to local education centers like Midway Sch and Union Sch. Industrial activity is evident in the Silica Strip Mines found in the southwestern corner, while smaller settlements like Pine Park, Ochlocknee, and Akridge are scattered along the rail line and backroads. The map illustrates a transitional period of growth, featuring the Cairo Airport and a Drive-in Theater just outside the main town center.