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1965 Map of Northeast Memphis

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Northeast Memphis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Memphis expands across the landscape in the mid-1960s, showing a dense grid of residential growth and academic institutions. Educational hubs like Southwestern at Memphis College, Christian Brothers College, and Memphis Baptist College anchor the city's intellectual life, while Overton Park and Galloway Park preserve green space amidst the urban spread. The Wolf River and Cypress Creek wind through the terrain, separated by major transit corridors including the Illinois Central and Louisville and Nashville railroads.

Industrial and civic infrastructure is visible at the Hollywood Yards and the Marine Reserve Training Center. Beyond the central urban core, established communities such as Raleigh and Frayser show their own distinct identities with local schools like Trezevant High Sch and Georgian Hills Jr High Sch. The map also captures the solemn presence of the Memphis National Cemetery, serving as a permanent landmark within the changing cityscape.