1954 Map of Southeast Atlanta

About this map

Atlanta's southeastern residential expansion and institutional footprint are captured here during a transition from mid-century development to late-1960s urbanization. Dense neighborhoods like Beulah Heights, Ormewood, and Eastland Heights fill the upper reaches of the map, giving way to more dispersed settlements and large tracts of government land further south. The U S Reservation and the sprawling U S Military Reservation (Atlanta General Depot) dominate the lower corridor, highlighting the significant federal and military presence in the region. Local community life is deeply rooted in a network of institutions such as the Thomas Jefferson Sch and numerous faith centers like New Hope Ch and Clifton Ch. Significant landscape features include the winding path of the South River and the industrial-adjacent Constitution Lake, which sit near the junction of Fulton and DeKalb counties.