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1955 Map of Columbus

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Columbus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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The Chattahoochee River defines the western edge of this mid-century landscape, separating the growing urban grid of Columbus and Bibb City from the Alabama shoreline. To the south and east, the massive expanse of the Fort Benning Military Reservation dominates the topography, characterized by a complex network of hills named for individuals such as Montgomery Hill, Hutchcraft Hill, and Holiday Hill. The military presence is further marked by Lawson Field and the McBride Bridge over Upatoi Creek.

Residential expansion is evident in the numerous subdivisions such as Wynnton, Rose Hill Heights, and Vista Terrace, while the Central of Georgia railroad provides the industrial spine for the region. Rural character persists on the fringes, evidenced by Cusseta in the southeast and sites like Montgomery Mill. Educational and spiritual centers like St Peters Ch and Eastway Sch are scattered throughout the developing neighborhoods and military lands.