1954 Map of Chamblee

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The Chattahoochee River forms the northwestern boundary of this mid-century landscape, a region transitioning from rural DeKalb and Fulton counties into the expanding northern suburbs of Atlanta. While northern sections around Dunwoody maintain a sparse network of roads like Old Lawrenceville Road, the southern half shows intense post-war development. This growth is centered on industrial and military hubs, notably the U S Naval Reservation Atlanta Air Station and the manufacturing corridor along the Southern Railway in Chamblee and Doraville. Local heritage is anchored by a density of country churches and schools, such as Sharon Ch and Oglethorpe Univ, alongside family landmarks like Holcomb Bridge. The map captures the early footprint of modern infrastructure, with the DeKalb County Water Works Settling Basin and numerous schools like Lynwood Park Sch serving the burgeoning communities.