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1954 Map of Greenville

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Greenville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Brasstown Bald and the high peaks of the Blue Ridge dominate the northwestern portion of this mid-century survey, which documents the expanding water infrastructure and urban growth of the Piedmont. The landscape reflects the significant impact of the U.S. Geological Survey and the Army Map Service in mapping this critical region where Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina converge. The recent impoundment of the Hartwell Reservoir and Lake Sidney Lanier has fundamentally altered the hydrology of the Savannah and Broad river systems, creating new shorelines that would soon transform local economies.

Settlement patterns show established industrial centers like Greenville and Anderson alongside smaller textile and agricultural hubs such as Toccoa, Elberton, and Abbeville. The Appalachian Trail winds through the Chattahoochee National Forest, passing notable landmarks like Rabun Bald and Tray Mountain. This edition, with road data partially revised in 1964, serves as a vital bridge between the rural post-war era and the modern development of the Upstate and Northeast Georgia.