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1954 Map of Northwest Atlanta

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Northwest Atlanta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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The Chattahoochee River carves a natural border between Cobb and Fulton counties, setting the stage for the industrial and residential expansion of northwest Atlanta. This period of growth is anchored by massive rail infrastructure, most notably the expansive Inman Yard and the Seaboard Bellwood Yard which dominate the central landscape. The density of cultural and educational institutions is striking, ranging from the Georgia Institute of Technology to historic campuses like Atlanta University and Morris Brown College.

Suburban development pushes into neighborhoods such as Buckhead, Vinings, and Grove Park, while the city's western edge is marked by a concentration of large-scale burial grounds, including Crestlawn Cemetery and Lincoln Cemetery. The presence of several radio and television towers, such as the Television Tower (WLWA), signals the region's mid-century role as a media hub. Public recreation spaces like Chastain Memorial Park and Atlanta Memorial Park offer a planned contrast to the bustling industrial corridors along the Southern and Seaboard rail lines.