1950s Maps of Columbus, Georgia

Explore 19 historic maps of Columbus 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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Columbus, GA maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  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 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.

  15. 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

  16. 1955 Map of Buena Vista, 1961 Print
    1955 Map of Buena Vista, 1961 Print
    1955 Buena Vista
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Marion County centers on the crossroads of Buena Vista just as the military presence at Fort Benning Military Reservation was expanding. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like St Matthew Sch, Liberty Hill Ch, and Glen Alta.

  17. 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

  18. 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.

  19. 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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