1908 Map of Columbus

About this map

The Columbus riverfront and the expansive Fort Benning Military Reservation anchor this topographic survey. Established along the Chattahoochee River, the urban grid of the city transitions into the industrial and agricultural landscape of the surrounding counties. The map traces early transportation corridors like the Seaboard Air Line RR and Central of Georgia RR, which moved cotton and timber across the region. Rural life is evidenced by family-named sites and landmarks such as Cooks Mills and Cottage Mills, while community centers are represented by the Goodhope Church and Midway Church. The survey captures the river's vital role in navigation and trade, documenting landings like Bonacre Ldg and Cody Ldg, which were essential points of contact before modern bridge networks fully connected the Georgia and Alabama banks.