1958 Map of Villa Rica

About this map

Villa Rica stands as a primary hub of commerce and transit in the late 1950s, situated where the Bankhead Highway and Southern Railway parallel each other across the northern Georgia landscape. The map reveals a transition from the industrial activity at Banning Mills in the south to the developing suburban character near Douglasville. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Chattahoochee River, which forms a natural boundary between Carroll, Douglas, and Fulton counties. Smaller rural settlements like Hickory Level and Winston are connected by a network of local roads including Notch Road and Ferry Road. Cultural life is anchored by numerous community landmarks, such as Fairplay Sch and Bright Star Ch, while the presence of a Microwave Tower and Radio Tower indicates the era's advancing communications infrastructure.