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1972 Map of Columbia North

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Columbia North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The confluence of the Broad River and the Saluda River defines the landscape of the South Carolina state capital in the early 1970s. This survey details the northward expansion of Columbia and West Columbia, documenting a dense concentration of civic, educational, and institutional landmarks. Prominent educational centers such as Benedict College, Allen Univ, and the Lutheran Seminary appear alongside the seat of state government at the State Capitol and Governors Mansion.

Infrastructure and social history are etched into the map through the extensive rail lines of the Southern Railway and the Columbia Newberry and Laurens railroad. Beyond the urban core, the map captures a mix of industrial and state facilities, including the South Carolina Correctional Institution and Waverly Sanitarium. Neighborhoods like Eau Claire and Woodland Hills show the residential growth of the era, while numerous historic burial grounds such as Elmwood Cemetery and Randolph Cem offer essential data for genealogical research.