Historical Maps of Columbia, South Carolina

What stories do these 75 old maps tell about Columbia's past? From 1904 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Columbia's history through maps:

  • Trace Columbia's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
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  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
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Begin your journey into Columbia's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Columbia, SC maps

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  1. 1904 Map of Columbia
    1904 Map of Columbia
    1904 Columbia
    1904 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Lexington, West Columbia, and other nearby areas

  2. 1904 Map of Columbia, 1937 Print
    1904 Map of Columbia, 1937 Print
    1904 Columbia
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Lexington, West Columbia, and other nearby areas

  3. 1935 Map of Killian
    1935 Map of Killian
    1935 Killian
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Forest Acres, Lugoff, and other nearby areas

  4. 1935 Map of Killian, 1965 Print
    1935 Map of Killian, 1965 Print
    1935 Killian
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Forest Acres, Lugoff, and other nearby areas

  5. 1937 Map of Killian
    1937 Map of Killian
    1937 Killian
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Forest Acres, Lugoff, and other nearby areas

  6. 1937 Map of Killian
    1937 Map of Killian
    1937 Killian
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Forest Acres, Lugoff, and other nearby areas

  7. 1937 Map of Killian, 1940 Print
    1937 Map of Killian, 1940 Print
    1937 Killian
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Forest Acres, Lugoff, and other nearby areas

  8. 1937 Map of Killian, 1940 Print
    1937 Map of Killian, 1940 Print
    1937 Killian
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Forest Acres, Lugoff, and other nearby areas

  9. 1938 Map of Hagood
    1938 Map of Hagood
    1938 Hagood
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Lugoff, Camden, and other nearby areas

  10. 1938 Map of Hagood, 1945 Print
    1938 Map of Hagood, 1945 Print
    1938 Hagood
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Lugoff, Camden, and other nearby areas

  11. 1941 Map of Spartanburg
    1941 Map of Spartanburg
    1941 Spartanburg
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Rock Hill, Spartanburg, and other nearby areas

  12. 1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Camden
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Forest Acres, Lugoff, and other nearby areas

  13. 1944 Map of Edmund, 1966 Print
    1944 Map of Edmund, 1966 Print
    1944 Edmund
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Lexington, West Columbia, and other nearby areas

  14. 1946 Map of Irmo, 1968 Print
    1946 Map of Irmo, 1968 Print
    1946 Irmo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Lexington, West Columbia, and other nearby areas

  15. 1947 Map of Columbia North, 1965 Print
    1947 Map of Columbia North, 1965 Print
    1947 Columbia North
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including West Columbia, Arlington Estates, and other nearby areas

  16. 1947 Map of Richtex, 1969 Print
    1947 Map of Richtex, 1969 Print
    1947 Richtex
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Richtex, Irmo, and other nearby areas

  17. 1948 Map of Hopkins
    1948 Map of Hopkins
    1948 Hopkins
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Bruner, Childs, and other nearby areas

  18. 1948 Map of Irmo
    1948 Map of Irmo
    1948 Irmo
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Lexington, West Columbia, and other nearby areas

  19. 1948 Map of Columbia North
    1948 Map of Columbia North
    1948 Columbia North
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including West Columbia, Arlington Estates, and other nearby areas

  20. 1948 Map of Hopkins
    1948 Map of Hopkins
    1948 Hopkins
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Bruner, Childs, and other nearby areas

  21. 1948 Map of Hopkins, 1965 Print
    1948 Map of Hopkins, 1965 Print
    1948 Hopkins
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Bruner, Childs, and other nearby areas

  22. 1949 Map of Richtex
    1949 Map of Richtex
    1949 Richtex
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Richtex, Irmo, and other nearby areas

  23. 1953 Map of Messers Pond, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Messers Pond, 1957 Print
    1953 Messers Pond
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Richland County, Kershaw County, and other nearby areas

  24. 1953 Map of Fort Jackson South, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Fort Jackson South, 1957 Print
    1953 Fort Jackson South
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Childs, Hampton Trace, and other nearby areas

  25. 1953 Map of Fort Jackson North, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Fort Jackson North, 1957 Print
    1953 Fort Jackson North
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbia, including Forest Acres, Arcadia Lakes, and other nearby areas

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