1958 Map of Childersburg

About this map

The Alabama Ordnance Works and the surrounding U S Military Reservation dominate the landscape of the late 1950s, signifying the area's mid-century industrial and military importance. Centered around Childersburg, the map illustrates a transition from the dense residential planning of Grove Park and Minor Terrace to the specialized industry of Coosa Pines, where a large substation and chemical facilities sit along the Coosa River. The transportation network is remarkably complex for the era, with the Central of Georgia, Southern Railway, and Atlantic Coast Line all converging here. Local history is deeply embedded in the rural corners, from the Kymulga Cave near Kymulga to numerous country churches like Mt Olive Ch and Tallaseehatchee Ch. This survey documents a critical period of growth where traditional settlements like Bon Air and Vincent coexist with massive government and industrial installations.