1908 Map of Columbus

About this map

The Chattahoochee River defines the western edge of this early twentieth-century landscape, serving as the state boundary between Georgia and Alabama. In the northwest, the city of Columbus shows a dense street grid alongside the Central of Georgia rail lines, while further south, the massive Fort Benning Military Reservation dominates the interior. This era reveals a river-driven economy before modern infrastructure took hold, with established river landings such as Bonacre Ldg, Bradley Ldg, and Cody Ldg marking key transport points along the winding water.