1972 Map of Cartersville

About this map

Etowah Mounds State Historic Site anchors the southern portion of this landscape, preserving ancient Indian Mounds along a bend in the Etowah River. The 1970s and early 1980s represent a period of industrial activity and suburban transition for the region, evidenced by the proximity of large Strip Mines and an Industrial Waste Pond to growing residential districts like Oakland Heights and Atco. Further north, the historic village of Cassville stands in contrast to the expanding infrastructure of Cartersville, where the Howell Memorial Hosp and Civic Center serve as modern community hubs. The presence of the Seaboard railroad line and various transport markers like Cartersville Airport and a Drive-in Theater illustrate a mid-century economy evolving around the intersection of river, rail, and road.