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1908 Map of Columbus

Name: 1908 Topographic Map of Columbus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1929
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1929

About this map

The industrial and riverfront hub of Columbus anchors the northwest corner of this study, where the Chattahoochee River forms the state boundary between Georgia and Alabama. At this time, the city’s urban grid and rail infrastructure connect to a largely rural landscape of plantation-era legacy and burgeoning military presence. A significant portion of the sheet is dominated by the Fort Benning Military Reservation, which spans across Muscogee and Chattahoochee counties.

South of the city, the landscape is defined by its watercourses and early industry, including Cottage Mills and Cooks Mill. Local transport relies on a network of established roads like the Cusseta Road and river landings such as Bonacre Ldg and Bradley Ldg. Small rural centers such as Cusseta and Jamestown are visible alongside landmarks of community life like Midway Church and Goodhope Church, providing vital touchpoints for genealogists researching families in this river-and-rail corridor.