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1936 Map of Columbia

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Columbia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

The city of Columbia serves as a thriving regional hub along the Duck River in the mid-1930s, defined by its intersection of rail and river commerce. This Tennessee Valley Authority survey captures the transition from the dense urban grid of Riverside to the surrounding agricultural landscape of Maury County. Notable institutional presence includes the Columbia Mil Academy and the State Agricultural Experiment Sta, signaling the area's importance to both education and Southern agriculture.

Tracing south through the Neeley Valley Creek and Bigby Creek watersheds, the map reveals a network of rural life anchored by neighborhood schools and churches. Genealogists can locate family-named sites such as Bills Cem and Matthews Cem, along with outlying settlements like Bigbyville and McCains. The landscape is etched with historical infrastructure, from the Louisville and Nashville Railroad to the National Guard Armory, reflecting a community integrated into national transport and defense networks.