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2011 Map of Northeast Atlanta

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Northeast Atlanta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Decatur and its surrounding neighborhoods anchor this topographic study, revealing the dense urban and academic fabric of northeast Atlanta during the early 21st century. The map highlights a significant concentration of higher education institutions, including the sprawling campuses of Emory University and Oglethorpe University, alongside specialized facilities like the Bradley Observatory. The landscape is characterized by established residential enclaves such as Brookhaven, Druid Hills, and Avondale Estates, which are woven together by major transit corridors like the Northeast Expy NE.

Industrial and logistical landmarks, such as the Hulsey Yards rail facility and the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, provide insight into the city's infrastructure. For local historians, the inclusion of several prominent burial grounds, including the Decatur Cemetery and Washington Park Cemetery, offers important genealogical reference points. The drainage patterns of the South Fork Peachtree Creek and Burnt Fork Creek continue to define the area's geography, even as the urban footprint expands around features like Candler Lake and North Lake.