1949 Map of Columbia

About this map

The Columbia city center sits at the bend of the Duck River, serving as a hub for both the Louisville and Nashville railroad and major regional transit routes like the Jackson Highway. In the post-war era, the town's footprint extended into neighborhoods such as Fairview Heights, Highland Park, and Riverside. Outside the urban core, the landscape is defined by the University of Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station and the prominent Columbia Military Academy.