1956 Map of Snellville

About this map

Snellville and the surrounding rural crossroads of Gwinnett and DeKalb counties are captured during a period of steady agrarian life before the mid-century suburban expansion of Atlanta. The Yellow River winds deeply through the center of the sheet, characterized by sharp turns like Horseshoe Bend and historical crossings at McDaniels Bridge and Annistown Bridge. This landscape is densely dotted with the markers of a communal history, including numerous country churches such as Zoar Ch and Rock Bridge Ch, and small educational centers like Shiloh Sch. Notable elevations like Snellville Mountain and Lanier Mountain rise above the drainage basins of Centerville Creek and Turkey Creek. The map records a network of established roads and trails, including the historical Hightower Trail, which once served as a significant boundary and travel route through the region.