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1954 Map of Southwest Atlanta

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Southwest Atlanta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Westview and the surrounding urban sprawl of southwest Atlanta dominate this mid-century landscape, captured during a period of significant municipal expansion. The map detail highlights a dense network of educational and religious institutions, from the South Side High School to numerous neighborhood churches like Ladd Street Ch and Bethel Ch. Extensive industrial and transportation infrastructure is evident, with the massive Hartsfield-Atlanta International Airport occupying the southern portion of the sheet.

Railroad corridors operated by the Southern Railway and Central of Georgia weave through the established residential districts of Sylvan Hills and Lakewood Heights. The presence of the U S Military Reservation Fort Mc Pherson serves as a major landmark between the city center and the southern suburbs. Large green spaces such as Westview Cemetery and the Cascade Springs Nature Preserve provide a stark contrast to the burgeoning street grids of East Point and College Park.