1968 Map of Rome South

About this map

The Etowah River and Coosa River converge near the heart of Rome, anchoring a landscape where industrial growth met rural ridges in the mid-to-late 20th century. This survey documents the expansion of Lindale and the smaller outlying communities of Silver Creek and Boozeville at a time when the region's textile and manufacturing foundations were still highly visible. The industrial character of the valley is evident at Atlanta Junction, where the Southern and Central of Georgia rail lines intersected to facilitate regional trade.