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Old Maps of Columbus, Georgia

Explore 43 old maps of Columbus, spanning from 1907 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Columbus, GA maps

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  1. 1907 Map of Talbotton
    1907 Map of Talbotton
    1907 Talbotton
    1907 Print · USGS
    West-central Georgia at the turn of the century is a landscape of ridges and rail-lines, dominated by the thermal waters of Warm Springs. Local historians can trace the foundations of Talbotton and rural life at Turntime Crossroads, Cataula Camp Ground, and Greens Mill.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1907 Map of Opelika, 1963 Print
    1907 Map of Opelika, 1963 Print
    1907 Opelika
    1963 Print · USGS
    Eastern Alabama and western Georgia come alive in this early 1900s survey of the rail-and-river economy. Genealogists can trace family names at Mitchell Crossroads, find rural landmarks like the Poor Farm, and locate historic river crossings like Dixon Ferry.
  7. 1908 Map of Columbus
    1908 Map of Columbus
    1908 Columbus
    1908 Print · USGS
    The Chattahoochee riverfront at the dawn of the century shows the thriving river-and-rail economy of the Georgia-Alabama border. Genealogists and historians can trace early landings like BRADLEY LDG, rural congregations at Goodhope Church, and the operations at Cooks Mill.
    8 unique versions available
  10. 1909 Map of Opelika
    1909 Map of Opelika
    1909 Opelika
    1909 Print · USGS
    Eastern Alabama and western Georgia are seen here in the first decade of the twentieth century as the river-and-rail economy reached its peak. Genealogists and historians can trace old river crossings like Blanton Ferry, rural post offices such as Antioch Church Huckabee P O, and the path of the Chattahoochee Valley railroad.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1929 Map of Columbus
    1929 Map of Columbus
    1929 Columbus
    1929 Print · USGS
    The Georgia-Alabama borderlands come alive in this late 1920s survey of the bustling military and rail hub around Columbus. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from rural farmsteads to military grounds at Fort Benning, identifying family landmarks like Greenwood Hill and Holliday Hill.
  16. 1947 Map of Columbus, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Columbus, 1954 Print
    1947 Columbus
    1954 Print · USGS
    Postwar Georgia and Alabama meet along the Chattahoochee River in this detailed study of military expansion and urban growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks across Fort Benning and locate sites like Riverdale Cem, Midway Ch, and Baker Village.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1949 Map of Midland
    1949 Map of Midland
    1949 Midland
    1949 Print · USGS
    Muscogee and Harris Counties appear here just after the war, showing the expansion of the Fort Benning Military Reservation. Researchers can trace the Southern rail lines connecting Midland and Schatulga.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1949 Map of Upatoi
    1949 Map of Upatoi
    1949 Upatoi
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Fort Benning boundary and the Central of Georgia railroad define this corner of Georgia in the late forties. Researchers can trace family landmarks like Mt Carmel Church and the rural settlements at Upatoi and Box Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1949 Map of Ochillee
    1949 Map of Ochillee
    1949 Ochillee
    1949 Print · USGS
    The border of Muscogee and Chattahoochee counties in the late 1940s reveals a landscape transitioning between rural life and military expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Central of Georgia railroad near Ochillee or find family landmarks like Midway School Cemetery and Eelbeck.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1949 Map of Buena Vista NW
    1949 Map of Buena Vista NW
    1949 Buena Vista NW
    1949 Print · USGS
    Chattahoochee and Marion counties appear here in the late 1940s as the expanding military footprint integrated with rural Georgia life. Researchers can trace land use and community hubs like Gallups Mill, John Thomas School, and the remote Fellowship Church.
  31. 1949 Map of Columbus
    1949 Map of Columbus
    1949 Columbus
    1949 Print · USGS
    Columbus and Phenix City flank the Chattahoochee River during a period of massive military growth following the war. Genealogists can trace family footprints through Linwood Cem and neighborhood schools like St Elmo School or Jordan High School.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1950 Map of Fort Benning
    1950 Map of Fort Benning
    1950 Fort Benning
    1950 Print · USGS
    Fort Benning and the surrounding riverlands appear in sharp detail during the post-war era as the military reservation expanded across the Georgia-Alabama line. Researchers can trace the mid-century infrastructure of the Fort Benning post alongside natural landmarks like Uchee Creek and McMurrin Pond.
  37. 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
  40. 1950 Map of Buena Vista, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of Buena Vista, 1955 Print
    1950 Buena Vista
    1955 Print · USGS
    West Georgia in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of rural schoolhouses and family-run mills bordering the Fort Benning Military Reservation. Researchers can locate historic rural centers like Brantley, trace the Central of Georgia rail line, and find sites like Callops Mill or Bates Chapel School and Cemetery.
  43. 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.
  46. 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.
  49. 1955 Map of Ochillee, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Ochillee, 1959 Print
    1955 Ochillee
    1959 Print · USGS
    Muscogee and Chattahoochee Counties are shown in the mid-1950s as the military landscape of Fort Benning reshaped the rural South. Researchers can trace the Central of Georgia rail line past Ochillee, Midway Ch, and landmarks like Cooks Mill Pond.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1955 Map of Buena Vista NW, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Buena Vista NW, 1959 Print
    1955 Buena Vista NW
    1959 Print · USGS
    Chattahoochee and Marion Counties are shown in the mid-fifties as the military landscape expanded through the Georgia woods. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Gallups Millpond and rural worship sites including County Line Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1955 Map of Fort Benning, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Fort Benning, 1959 Print
    1955 Fort Benning
    1959 Print · USGS
    The mid-1950s expansion of the Fort Benning Military Reservation is captured here along the Chattahoochee River. Researchers can trace the development of military infrastructure at Lawson Field and locate family-named landmarks like Riche Hill or McMurrin Pond.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1955 Map of Columbus, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Columbus, 1959 Print
    1955 Columbus
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Columbus and Phenix City thrive along the river at the height of their industrial and military significance. Genealogists and local historians can locate many vanished city schools, the sprawling Rose Hill Cemetery, and the early layout of the Fort Benning Military Reservation.
    5 unique versions available
  61. 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
  64. 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
  67. 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
  70. 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.
  73. 1955 Map of Columbus, 1961 Print
    1955 Map of Columbus, 1961 Print
    1955 Columbus
    1961 Print · USGS
    Columbus and the neighboring military lands at Fort Benning are shown here during a period of significant post-war growth. Researchers can trace family sites among the many named hills and local landmarks like Montgomery Mill, St Peters Ch, and the Central of Georgia rail lines.
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