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Old Maps of Columbus, Mississippi for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Columbus with 31 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Columbus has changed over the decades.

Columbus, MS maps

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  1. 1953 Map of West Point, 1973 Print
    1953 Map of West Point, 1973 Print
    1953 West Point
    1973 Print · USGS
    North-Central Mississippi and the Alabama borderlands are captured here during the mid-twentieth century as new reservoirs and national forests transformed the landscape. Researchers can trace the path of the Mississippi & Skuna Valley railroad or locate old landings along the Tombigbee River and Schooner Creek.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1958 Map of West Point
    1958 Map of West Point
    1958 West Point
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Mississippi and western Alabama are shown in the late 1950s, highlighting a region defined by its river-and-rail economy. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous settlements like Artesia and Vardaman or explore the corridor of the Tombigbee River.
  7. 1960 Map of Caledonia, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Caledonia, 1961 Print
    1960 Caledonia
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi-Alabama borderlands in the early sixties reveal a landscape of growing military bases and traditional river commerce. Trace family roots through rural landmarks like Anderson Grove Sch, Waverly Ferry, and the rail lines serving Steens.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1960 Map of Columbus, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Columbus, 1961 Print
    1960 Columbus
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Tombigbee River valley at the start of the 1960s shows a landscape of river-bend farms and rural communities centered around family churches and schools. Researchers can trace historic river crossings like the Nashville Ferry or locate ancestral sites at St Mathis Cem and Plum Grove Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1963 Map of West Point
    1963 Map of West Point
    1963 West Point
    1963 Print · USGS
    Eastern Mississippi and western Alabama are captured in the early sixties as industrial centers and rail lines connected the Black Prairie to the hills. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named watercourses and the early footprints of Starkville, Columbus, and the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1982 Map of West Point, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of West Point, 1983 Print
    1982 West Point
    1983 Print · USGS
    Eastern Mississippi and western Alabama are captured in the early eighties as the river-and-rail economy evolved. Trace family roots and old township lines near West Point, Columbus Air Force Base, and the historic Natchez Trace Parkway.
  19. 1984 Map of West Point
    1984 Map of West Point
    1984 West Point
    1984 Print · USGS
    North-Central Mississippi in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by massive water management projects and dense timberlands. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural settlements like Geeslin Corner or the rail corridors of the Illinois Central Gulf RR near Grenada Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1987 Map of Columbus North
    1987 Map of Columbus North
    1987 Columbus North
    1987 Print · USGS
    Northern Mississippi in the late eighties shows the rise of major water projects and military infrastructure. Trace the early layout of Columbus near the Columbus Air Force Base and historic churches like Antioch Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1987 Map of Columbus South
    1987 Map of Columbus South
    1987 Columbus South
    1987 Print · USGS
    Columbus and its southern reaches in the mid-1980s show a landscape shaped by the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway and expanding industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural schools and landmarks like St Paul Ch, Yorkville, and Friendship Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1987 Map of New Hope
    1987 Map of New Hope
    1987 New Hope
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi-Alabama borderlands in the late eighties show a landscape of rural communities and industrial pockets. Trace local family roots through numerous landmarks like Beersheba Cumberland Ch, Marrshs Chapel, and the Abandoned Landing Field.
  31. 1987 Map of Steens
    1987 Map of Steens
    1987 Steens
    1987 Print · USGS
    Steens and the surrounding Lowndes County borderlands are shown in the late eighties as a landscape of rural churches and winding creeks. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Anderson Grove Sch, New Zion Ch, and Piney Grove Cem along the Southern Railway.
  34. 2012 Map of New Hope, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of New Hope, 2012 Print
    2012 New Hope
    2012 Print · USGS
    Eastern Lowndes County is shown in this detailed 2012 survey, revealing the suburban expansion near the Alabama border. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites at Union Chapel Cem and Parks Cem or trace neighborhoods like Lakeover Estates.
  37. 2012 Map of Columbus South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Columbus South, 2012 Print
    2012 Columbus South
    2012 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and southern reaches of Columbus are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by the Tombigbee River. Local researchers can trace family roots at Saint Paul Cem or locate the historic site of Old Westport Landing.
  40. 2012 Map of Columbus North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Columbus North, 2012 Print
    2012 Columbus North
    2012 Print · USGS
    North of Columbus in the early twenty-first century, the riverfront and its historic bluffs meet a rapidly expanding suburban landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace the sites of Waverley Cem, the historic Waverly Ferry, and Plymouth Bluff.
  43. 2012 Map of Steens, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Steens, 2012 Print
    2012 Steens
    2012 Print · USGS
    The Alabama-Mississippi state line comes alive in the early 2010s, showing a landscape of traditional rural life meeting new residential growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family markers at Tabernacle Cem or explore the water-bound geography of Bonny Slough and Jamisons Mill Pond.
  46. 2015 Map of Columbus North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Columbus North, 2015 Print
    2015 Columbus North
    2015 Print · USGS
    The northern expansion of Columbus is detailed here in the mid-2010s as suburban growth reaches toward Bunker Hill and Oakdale Park. Researchers can trace the engineered path of the Tombigbee River through man-made channels like the Waverly Cutoff and locate the historic Waverly Cem.
  49. 2015 Map of Columbus South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Columbus South, 2015 Print
    2015 Columbus South
    2015 Print · USGS
    The riverfront of Columbus and its southern outskirts are captured here during a period of steady modern growth. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous burial grounds and landmarks like Sandfield Cem, the Mississippi Univ for Women, and Luxapalila Shoal.
  52. 2015 Map of New Hope, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of New Hope, 2015 Print
    2015 New Hope
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi-Alabama borderlands near the city of Columbus come into focus during this period of suburban expansion. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Union Chapel Cemetery, Parks Cemetery, and the established community of New Hope.
  55. 2015 Map of Steens, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Steens, 2015 Print
    2015 Steens
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi-Alabama borderlands come into focus here during the early twenty-first century, centered on the community of Steens. Researchers can trace local history through numerous burial grounds like Piney Grove Cem and Tabernacle Cem or follow the waters of Luxapallila Creek.
  58. 2018 Map of Columbus North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Columbus North, 2018 Print
    2018 Columbus North
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Tombigbee River corridor north of Columbus appears in high detail during this recent era of digital mapping. Genealogists and local historians can trace the intricate river bends and bypasses near Waverley Cem, Plymouth Bluff, and the settlement of Wells.
  61. 2018 Map of New Hope, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of New Hope, 2018 Print
    2018 New Hope
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi-Alabama borderlands come into focus in the late 2010s, showing the residential expansion east of Columbus. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks including Union Chapel Cem, Parks Cemetery, and the waters of Lake Lowndes.
  64. 2018 Map of Columbus South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Columbus South, 2018 Print
    2018 Columbus South
    2018 Print · USGS
    Columbus sits at a geographical crossroads in the late 2010s, where the winding Tombigbee River meets the Luxapallila Creek. Researchers can locate numerous local landmarks including Sandfield Cem, Bartons Bluff, and Saint Matthews Cem.
  67. 2018 Map of Steens, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Steens, 2018 Print
    2018 Steens
    2018 Print · USGS
    Steens and the outskirts of Columbus appear in this recent survey of the Mississippi-Alabama border. Researchers can trace local history through Jamisons Mill Pond, Piney Grove Cem, and Luxapallila Creek.
  70. 2020 Map of Columbus North, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Columbus North, 2020 Print
    2020 Columbus North
    2020 Print · USGS
    North of Columbus in the early twenty-first century, this landscape is shaped by the sprawling Columbus AFB and the managed waters of the Tombigbee. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Sykes Cem, Mullens Bluff, and Waverly Mansion Cutoff.
  73. 2020 Map of New Hope, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of New Hope, 2020 Print
    2020 New Hope
    2020 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi-Alabama borderlands come into focus in this recent survey of the settlements east of Columbus. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like New Hope Armstrong Cem and the Brownlee Family Cem.
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