1954 Map of Southwest Atlanta

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Military Reservation Fort Mc Pherson anchors the central landscape of this mid-century survey, a period when the urban footprint of East Point and College Park was rapidly expanding. This map captures the dense network of institutional and educational foundations in the area, ranging from Morehouse College and Spelman College in the north to the Georgia Military Academy further south. The southern edge is defined by the early infrastructure of the Atlanta Municipal Airport, which sits alongside major rail corridors like the Central of Georgia and the Atlanta and West Point. Smaller community hubs such as Lakewood Heights, Sylvan Hills, and Newton Estates are visible, while expansive green spaces including Westview Cemetery and the Meadowbrook Country Club provide a clear view of the city's suburban and recreational development patterns during the late 1960s.