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

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 2012 Map of New Hope, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of New Hope, 2012 Print
    2012 New Hope
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Brookwood Estates, Kerry Estates, and other nearby areas

  13. 2012 Map of Columbus South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Columbus South, 2012 Print
    2012 Columbus South
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Whitebury, Dean Acres, and other nearby areas

  14. 2012 Map of Columbus North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Columbus North, 2012 Print
    2012 Columbus North
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Wells, Propst Highlands, and other nearby areas

  15. 2012 Map of Steens, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Steens, 2012 Print
    2012 Steens
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Coles Subdivision, Labelle Estates, and other nearby areas

  16. 2015 Map of Columbus North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Columbus North, 2015 Print
    2015 Columbus North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Wells, Propst Highlands, and other nearby areas

  17. 2015 Map of Columbus South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Columbus South, 2015 Print
    2015 Columbus South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Whitebury, Dean Acres, and other nearby areas

  18. 2015 Map of New Hope, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of New Hope, 2015 Print
    2015 New Hope
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Brookwood Estates, Kerry Estates, and other nearby areas

  19. 2015 Map of Steens, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Steens, 2015 Print
    2015 Steens
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Coles Subdivision, Labelle Estates, and other nearby areas

  20. 2018 Map of Columbus North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Columbus North, 2018 Print
    2018 Columbus North
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Wells, Propst Highlands, and other nearby areas

  21. 2018 Map of New Hope, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of New Hope, 2018 Print
    2018 New Hope
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Brookwood Estates, Kerry Estates, and other nearby areas

  22. 2018 Map of Columbus South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Columbus South, 2018 Print
    2018 Columbus South
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Whitebury, Dean Acres, and other nearby areas

  23. 2018 Map of Steens, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Steens, 2018 Print
    2018 Steens
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Coles Subdivision, Labelle Estates, and other nearby areas

  24. 2020 Map of Columbus North, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Columbus North, 2020 Print
    2020 Columbus North
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Wells, Propst Highlands, and other nearby areas

  25. 2020 Map of New Hope, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of New Hope, 2020 Print
    2020 New Hope
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Brookwood Estates, Kerry Estates, and other nearby areas

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