1934 Map of Warm Springs

About this map

Warm Springs Foundation sits at the heart of this mid-1930s landscape, reflecting the era's focus on this central Georgia destination. The map documents a complex rail and road network, with the Southern, Central of Georgia, and Atlanta and Birmingham Coast lines converging near the manufacturing and transit hub of Manchester. The topography is defined by the sharp ridges of Oak Mountain and the Pine Mountain range, where gaps like Hodo Gap and Johnson Gap dictate the path of travel between rural crossroads. Rural life is anchored by numerous country churches and schools, such as Bethesda Ch and Campbell Sch, while the Flint River marks the eastern boundary. This survey captures a moment when the F D Roosevelt Highway was a primary artery connecting the springs to the surrounding farming communities.