1954 Map of Conley

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Oakland Cem and Grant Park sit at the northwestern edge of this mid-1950s survey, marking a dense urban interface where the Atlanta city boundary meets the suburban expansion of Eastland Heights and Panthersville. The landscape is a complex patchwork of institutional and community landmarks, featuring the iconic Cyclorama, a Penitentiary, and numerous neighborhood hubs like East Atlanta Ch and Murphy High Sch. To the south, the terrain opens into a less densely populated network of small lakes and creek valleys, including Constitution Lake and the South River. The Southern railroad line cuts through the district, connecting industrial and transit nodes like Constitution and Blair Village. A significant portion of the southeastern quadrant is dedicated to the U S Military Reservation (Atlanta General Depot), illustrating the heavy federal and logistical presence in the region during this era.