1950s Maps of Harris County, Georgia

Explore 17 historic maps of Harris County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Harris County, GA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Fortson, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Fortson, 1953 Print
    1950 Fortson
    1953 Print · USGS
    The northern suburbs of Columbus were beginning to take shape in the early fifties, while rural outposts like Fortson and Nankipooh remained distinct. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Mealing Cem and Double Churches or trace the early layout of the Muscogee County Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Mulberry Grove, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Mulberry Grove, 1953 Print
    1950 Mulberry Grove
    1953 Print · USGS
    Harris County at the mid-century shows a landscape of rural churches and creek-side industry before modern development changed the character of the Georgia countryside. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Hudson Mill, Bingham Chapel, and the settlement at Mulberry Grove.

  3. 1950 Map of Waverly Hall, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Waverly Hall, 1953 Print
    1950 Waverly Hall
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Harris County comes into focus as the railroad era meets the expanding post-war road network. Researchers can trace family sites near Waverly Hall Cem, the Mt McCatherine Sch, and the rail station at Cleola.

  4. 1950 Map of Cataula, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Cataula, 1953 Print
    1950 Cataula
    1953 Print · USGS
    In the early fifties, the Harris County landscape was a network of rail-side villages and rural crossroads centers. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Clowers Sch and Turntime Crossroads or follow the path of the Southern railroad.

  5. 1950 Map of Talbotton, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of Talbotton, 1955 Print
    1950 Talbotton
    1955 Print · USGS
    Western Georgia at the start of the fifties reveals a landscape of rural railroad towns and numerous country churches. Genealogists can trace family connections at Waverly Hall Cem or locate old community centers like Box Springs, Geneva, and Matthews Chapel.

  6. 1950 Map of Ellerslie, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of Ellerslie, 1955 Print
    1950 Ellerslie
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Muscogee and Harris County borderlands appear here in the mid-twentieth century as the city of Columbus begins its northward expansion. Researchers can trace the rural roots of the region through landmarks like Turntime Crossroads, Double Churches, and the Columbus Speedway Racetrack.

  7. 1955 Map of Mulberry Grove, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Mulberry Grove, 1959 Print
    1955 Mulberry Grove
    1959 Print · USGS
    Harris County, Georgia, is captured here in the mid-1950s as a landscape of small rural settlements and creekside landmarks. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Binghams Chapel and Richardson Cem or follow the path of the Central of Georgia railroad near Rehobeth.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1955 Map of Waverly Hall, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Waverly Hall, 1959 Print
    1955 Waverly Hall
    1959 Print · USGS
    Western Georgia's rural landscape is captured here in the mid-fifties as the railroad and small-town congregations defined community life. Genealogists and local historians can trace the exact locations of Matthews Chapel, Bangsville, and the St Johns Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1955 Map of Cataula, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Cataula, 1959 Print
    1955 Cataula
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Harris County is captured here during a period of rural stability and local expansion. Genealogists and researchers can trace the locations of family landmarks and community centers like Clowers Cem, Cataula Sch, and Turntime Crossroads.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1955 Map of Midland, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Midland, 1959 Print
    1955 Midland
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Muscogee and Harris County borderlands in the mid-fifties show a landscape of rail-fed settlements and expanding military borders. Genealogists can find legacy sites like Lynch Road Sch, Pitts Chapel, and the intersection of the SOUTHERN and CENTRAL OF GEORGIA rail lines.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1955 Map of Fortson, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Fortson, 1959 Print
    1955 Fortson
    1959 Print · USGS
    Muscogee County is shown in the mid-fifties as the northern edge of Columbus begins its post-war expansion into the countryside. Researchers can trace old family roots and rural landmarks at Double Churches, Pierce Chapel Cemetery, and the historic settlement of Nankipooh.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1955 Map of Upatoi, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Upatoi, 1959 Print
    1955 Upatoi
    1959 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Talbot and Muscogee counties are captured here in the mid-1950s, split between timbered creeks and federal land. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Phillips Cem, Mt Paron Ch, and the Crossroads Sch along the Central of Georgia line.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1955 Map of Ellerslie, 1961 Print
    1955 Map of Ellerslie, 1961 Print
    1955 Ellerslie
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Harris and Muscogee counties were defined by rural crossroads and the northward expansion of Columbus. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Turntime Crossroads, Pierce Chapel, and the Good Samaritan Home for Aged.

  14. 1955 Map of Talbotton, 1961 Print
    1955 Map of Talbotton, 1961 Print
    1955 Talbotton
    1961 Print · USGS
    Talbot County and its neighboring parishes are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the transition between traditional rail-town life and the expanding military presence to the south. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Olive Branch Ch, the Geneva Sch, and Box Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1955 Map of Phenix City, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Phenix City, 1964 Print
    1955 Phenix City
    1964 Print · USGS
    Post-war Alabama and Georgia meet along the Chattahoochee River as industry and military installations expand. Trace the rail lines of the Central of Georgia through towns like Opelika, Tuskegee, and Alexander City.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1957 Map of Phenix City
    1957 Map of Phenix City
    1957 Phenix City
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Alabama-Georgia borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the bustling river crossing at Phenix City and Columbus. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of the Fort Benning Military Reservation or locate smaller textile and railroad towns like Langdale and Camp Hill.

  17. 1958 Map of Phenix City
    1958 Map of Phenix City
    1958 Phenix City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Alabama-Georgia borderlands thrive during the late fifties, anchored by the river-driven industry of Columbus and Phenix City. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Fort Benning, Auburn, and the textile towns of Fairfax and Lanett.

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