1956 Map of Macon East

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Ocmulgee National Monument and the ancient earthworks of the Lamar Mounds and Indian Mound sit at the heart of this landscape, representing centuries of human habitation along the Ocmulgee River. The eastern reaches of Macon show significant mid-century industrial activity, with several large Strip Mine operations and Brick Kilns scattered near the riverbanks. The transportation network is dense, defined by a convergence of major rail lines including the Central of Georgia and the Seaboard Air Line. Beyond the urban core, smaller communities like Smithonia and Franklinton are centers for local life, supported by rural institutions such as Union Chapel and the County Childrens Home. The presence of the Downtown Airport (Herbert Smart) and growing residential areas like Lanier Heights suggest the city's postwar expansion into the surrounding hills of Bibb and Twiggs counties.