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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

About this map

The Ocmulgee River carves a path through this mid-century landscape, anchoring a region where industrial activity and educational institutions define the urban core. The city of Macon is shown in considerable detail, noting critical civic infrastructure from the Court House and City Hall to the Georgia Academy for the Blind. To the south and east, the landscape transitions into heavy industry, marked by numerous strip mines, gravel pits, and brick kilns, particularly around Terra Cotta and Stratton.

Outside the city center, the map reveals a dense network of country churches and community schools that served the surrounding Bibb, Jones, and Monroe counties. Significant land tracts like the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge and the Ocmulgee National Monument preserve the area's natural and archaeological history. Educational anchors such as Mercer University and Wesleyan College appear alongside specialized facilities like the US Naval Res Ordnance, reflecting the diverse military and academic character of the era.