1942 Map of Fort Oglethorpe

About this map

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park dominates the southeastern quadrant of this survey, detailing the memorialized landscape where the historic battle occurred. The map identifies specific structures of significant local and military interest, such as the Snodgrass House, Dyer House, and Brotherton House. The geography is defined by the prominent heights of Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, separated by the Chattanooga Valley and the waters of Chattanooga Creek. To the north, the growing urban areas of Rossville and St Elmo flank the Georgia-Tennessee border, while the eastern edge features the Military Reservation at Fort Oglethorpe. Transport infrastructure includes the Central of Georgia RR and the Tennessee Georgia RR, illustrating the rail connections between Chattanooga and its neighboring communities. Local life is further anchored by landmarks like Rock City Gardens and the Lee and Gordon Mill at the southern edge of the sheet.