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1954 Map of Mableton

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

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Mableton and its surrounding Cobb County communities are shown here during a period of transition as suburban growth began to reach westward from Atlanta. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Chattahoochee River and several smaller waterways like Sweetwater Creek and Nickajack Creek. This era marks the intersection of traditional rural life, evidenced by numerous small country churches such as Davis Chapel and Milam Ch, with the infrastructure of modern expansion.

Heavy rail lines, including the Seaboard Coast Line and Southern Railway, cut through the terrain alongside major thoroughfares like the Bankhead Highway. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of several family-named burial grounds like Gann Cem, Daniel Cem, and Mable Cem provides specific points for family research. Educational landmarks of the time include the Harmony-Leland Sch and the State Training School For Girls (White), while the Fulton County Airport sits prominently near the river bend.