1955 Map of Garden City

About this map

Travis Field and the surrounding industrial corridors of Garden City dominate the landscape in the mid-1950s, revealing a complex network of logistics and transport outside of Savannah. This survey illustrates the dense convergence of rail lines such as the Seaboard Air Line and Central of Georgia, which serviced the growing suburban developments of Chatham City, Wheat Hill, and Woodville. The southern portion of the quadrangle transitions into the marshes of the Little Ogeechee River, where landmarks like the Savannah Lookout Tower and Silk Hope stand alongside the sprawling U S Military Reservation Hunter Air Force Base. Historic infrastructure like the Savannah and Ogeechee Canal remains visible, cutting across the terrain toward Culvert Swamp. Local community life is anchored by numerous small parishes and schools, including Antioch Sch and the Bible Institute, reflecting the early post-war expansion of Chatham County.