1965 Map of Northeast Memphis

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Memphis sprawls across the southwestern portion of this map, showing the city's significant expansion into eastern Shelby County during the mid-20th century. The landscape is a mix of dense residential grids and institutional land use, anchored by the sprawling Overton Park which houses the Memphis Academy of Arts and the Brooks Memorial Art Gallery. The industrial and logistics legacy of the city is evident at the Leiwood Yards and the complex rail networks of the Seaboard System and Icg railroads. To the north, the communities of Raleigh and Frayser appear as established suburbs, while the Wolf River and Fletcher Creek provide a natural corridor through the developing terrain. Educational and religious centers like Memphis Baptist College and St Michaels Sch serve as community hubs alongside the solemn grounds of the Memphis National Cemetery.