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1980 Map of Garden City

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Garden City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Industrial expansion and rail infrastructure define the landscape around Garden City and the Savannah River during this era. Multiple rail lines, including the Seaboard Coast Line and Central of Georgia, converge at strategic points like Alabama Junction and Telfair Junction, facilitating the transit of goods through complex industrial zones such as the Industrial Waste Pond. This orthophotomap provides a clear view of the suburban growth expanding from Savannah into neighboring communities like Wheat Hill, Chatham City, and Woodville.

The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the sprawling operations of Hunter Army Airfield, while the northwestern corner shows the development of the Savannah Municipal Airport near the County Correctional Institute. Local leisure and community spaces are represented by Oglethorpe Speedway and the Savannah Speedway, standing alongside established local landmarks like the Hillcrest Abby West Cem and Magnolia Memorial Park. The presence of the Silk Hope Ro and Salt Creek highlights the persistent influence of the coastal marsh landscape on regional development.