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1954 Map of Jonesboro

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Jonesboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Jonesboro serves as the focal point of this Clayton County survey, showing the community's evolution during the mid-20th century. The Central of Georgia railroad corridor anchors the local economy, connecting industrial and residential hubs like Forest Park, Morrow, and Lake City. To the north, the massive U.S. Military Reservation (Atlanta General Depot) occupies a significant footprint, reflecting the area's strategic importance during the Cold War era.

Rural character remains evident in the southern and eastern reaches, marked by numerous small churches such as Travis Ch and Mathlamar Ch. Water features define the residential landscape, from the expansive Lake Spivey to the smaller Lake Tara and Lake Jodeco. Local history is preserved in sites like the Morrow Cem and Rock Hill Cemetery, providing essential landmarks for genealogists tracing families in the North Clayton area.