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1956 Map of Macon East

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

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Ocmulgee National Monument anchors this 1950s landscape, preserving ancient earthworks like the Lamar Mounds and Indian Mound alongside the Ocmulgee River. The urban edge of Macon is visible to the west, where historical landmarks like Ft Hawkins stand near the busy intersection of the Central of Georgia railroad. Eastward, the terrain shifts into a series of smaller communities and rural institutional sites, including Mogul, Lanier Heights, and the County Childrens Home.

Extensive industrial activity is documented through numerous Strip Mine operations and Brick Kilns along the riverbanks. The transportation network is a central feature, showing the Dublin and Savannah railway serving the settlement of Franklinton. Local life is recorded at sites like Union Chapel, Bernd Sch, and the Herbert Smart Airport, providing a detailed look at the social and economic infrastructure of Bibb County during the mid-20th century.