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1956 Map of Duluth

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Duluth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Chattahoochee River forms a natural boundary between Fulton and Gwinnett counties, serving as the central geographic feature of this mid-century survey. While Duluth is established along the Southern railroad in the southeast, much of the surrounding landscape remains rural, characterized by small farming communities like Ocee, Warsaw, and the curiously named Shake Rag. The road network relies heavily on historic river crossings, including Abbotts Bridge, McClure Bridge, and Rogers Bridge, which connect the disparate settlements.

Local life is anchored by numerous country churches and schools, such as Hull High Sch, Union Hill Ch, and Finley Chapel. Many of these locations include small burial grounds like Warsaw Cem or Big Creek Cem, which are invaluable for genealogical research. The transition toward modern development is noted through revisions including the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, marking the early preservation of the river corridor.