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1968 Map of Rome South

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Rome South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The confluence of the Etowah River and Coosa River anchors the industrial and transport hub of Rome in the late 1960s. The landscape is defined by the prominent ridges of Horseleg Mountain and Walker Mountain, which channel development into the fertile Vans Valley and Eden Valley. This era shows the city's infrastructure in transition, with Atlanta Junction serving as a critical rail node for the Southern Railway and Central of Georgia RR.

South of the city, smaller industrial and rural communities like Lindale and Boozeville are mapped in detail, showing a mix of institutional growth at Coosa Valley Tech Sch and established neighborhood centers like Desoto Park. The map documents numerous local landmarks, from McCall Hospital to the Drive-in Theater near Paris Lake, reflecting the mid-century expansion of Floyd County beyond the historic river district.