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1993 Map of Northeast Atlanta

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Northeast Atlanta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Emory University and the historical neighborhoods of Druid Hills and North Decatur anchor this detailed 1990s perspective of DeKalb County's urban landscape. The map illustrates a dense network of suburban development and academic institutions, including Agnes Scott College and Mercer University of Atlanta. Transportation corridors like the Northeast Expressway and the Georgia RR define the region's connectivity, while the presence of the De Kalb Peachtree Airport in the north marks a significant regional landmark.

Green spaces and water bodies, such as Candler Lake and Lake Clara Meer, provide a contrast to the commercial hubs of Lenox Square Mall and the municipal centers in Decatur. Local history is preserved in the street grids of established communities like Inman Park, Kirkwood, and Avondale Estates, alongside numerous local schools such as Fernbank Sch and Shamrock High Sch, which reflect the mid-century growth and civic infrastructure of the Atlanta metropolitan area.