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1956 Map of Macon

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Macon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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Macon serves as a dense industrial and educational hub in this mid-century survey, defined by its complex network of railroads including the Southern, Central of Georgia, and the Macon Dublin & Savannah. The city’s cultural and civic landscape is anchored by institutions like Mercer University, Wesleyan College, and the Georgia Academy for the Blind. To the north, the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge preserves the river corridor near Popes Ferry.

The historic depth of the region is evident at the Ocmulgee National Monument, which protects the Lamar Mounds and other earthworks along the Ocmulgee River. While the urban core of Ingleside and Bellevue shows significant post-war growth, the surrounding landscape in Bibb Co and Jones Co remains defined by rural landmarks such as Sardis Ch and extensive Strip Mines south of the city. Notable federal facilities like the U S Naval Res (Ordnance) underscore the era’s defense-related footprint.