1901 Map of Marietta

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Marietta and the surrounding Georgia uplands appear here at the turn of the century, defined by a dense network of early rail lines and river crossings. Major transportation hubs like Douglasville, Dallas, and Powder Springs are connected by the Southern R.R. and the Georgia Pacific R.R., illustrating the region's post-Civil War industrial expansion. Along the Chattahoochee River, the map documents numerous historic crossings, including Pumpkintown Ferry and Aderhold Ferry, which served local communities before the era of widespread bridging. Landmarks such as Kenesaw Mt. and Lost Mountain anchor the topography, while smaller settlements like Old Villarica and Nebo reflect the rural character of the outlying counties. Notable local infrastructure includes Daniells Mills and the Mount Zion Church, providing specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in the early twentieth-century Cobb Co. and Douglas Co. area.