2014 Map of Southwest Atlanta

About this map

Atlanta's southern and western residential expansion is the primary focus of this study, anchored by historical neighborhoods such as Mechanicsville, Peoplestown, and West End. These urban centers give way to the sprawling infrastructure of Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which occupies a significant portion of the southern landscape. The map provides a critical record for genealogists, featuring several extensive burial grounds including Westview Cem, Greenwood Cem, and Hillcrest Cem. Educational institutions like Spelman Coll, Atlanta Christian Coll, and Atlanta Metropolitan Coll are clearly defined, showing the distribution of academic life across the region. The map also delineates the complex transitions between communities such as East Point, College Park, and Hapeville, where the heavy industrial corridors of the South Side Industrial Pky SE meet residential enclaves like Blair Village and Mountain View.