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1955 Map of Chattahoochee

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Chattahoochee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Chattahoochee region is defined by the strategic confluence of the Flint River and the Chattahoochee River, where they merge to form the Apalachicola River. This mid-century survey captures the landscape following the construction of the Jim Woodruff Dam, which created the Jim Woodruff Reservoir along the Georgia-Florida border. The town itself is dominated by the sprawling complex of the State Hospital, complete with its own State Hospital Cem and Sewage Disposal infrastructure.

Railroad history is prominent here, as three major lines—the Atlantic Coast Line, Seaboard Air Line, and Louisville and Nashville—intersect near River Junction. This rail hub, along with outlying settlements like Hardin Heights and Rosedale, illustrates the area's importance as a transportation and institutional center. Local rural life is evidenced by scattered landmarks such as Dell Sch and the Star Bethel Ch.