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1954 Map of Riverdale

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Riverdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Central of Georgia and Atlanta and West Point railroads anchor the transport network of this mid-1950s Georgia landscape, illustrating the rail-centric growth at the edge of the capital. The area is defined by its rural density, where family-named landmarks like Thurmond Lake and Adams Cemetery sit alongside a thick network of local congregations, including Philadelphia Church and Liberty Church.

Industry and local life center on the town of Riverdale and the emerging suburb of Forest Park, while the southern reaches remain dominated by the drainage of the Flint River and Morning Creek. The map documents a specific era of land division, noting the 13th District and numerous county lines, including the junction of Fulton and Clayton counties. Small local features such as the Civic Club and the Radio Towers near Mud Creek reflect the mid-century social and technological transition of these communities.