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This 1940s map provides a detailed representation of the city of Atlanta, Georgia, along with its surrounding suburbs and key infrastructure. It was originally drawn by I.U. Kauffman and Sons in 1942 and updated by I.W. Burpitt.
The map presents a comprehensive street layout, with neighborhoods, parks, and institutions clearly labeled. Green boundary lines demarcate Atlanta’s city wards and limits, offering insight into the administrative organization of the time. Specific sites of interest include Emory University, Agnes Scott College, Grant Park, Clark University, Fort McPherson, and Atlanta University, underscoring the city's role as a regional educational and cultural hub. Additionally, three inset maps in the upper left corner highlight College Park, Hapeville, and East Point, three key suburbs integral to the city’s metropolitan area.
A major feature of this map is its alphabetical street index, located along the upper right and right margins, facilitating easy navigation and reference. The detailed depiction of Atlanta’s street grid, subdivisions, and house numbering system reflects its practical use for residents, businesses, and urban planners.
The Southern Map Company, an Atlanta-based cartographic publisher, produced various editions of city maps from the late 1920s through the late 1940s, making this edition part of a continuing effort to document the city’s growth.
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