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1949 Map of Columbus

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Columbus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Columbus and Phenix City stand as twin urban hubs divided by the Chattahoochee River in this post-war landscape. The map captures a moment of significant mid-century expansion, particularly to the south and east where military infrastructure dominates the landscape. The northern portion of the Fort Benning Military Reservation shapes the geography of Muscogee County, with specialized residential developments like Baker Village, Benning Park, and Benning Hills designed to support the growing garrison.

Transportation and civic infrastructure define the city's 1949 footprint, from the Columbus Municipal Airport and the Central of Georgia rail lines to prominent educational landmarks like St Elmo School and Jordan High School. The industrial character of the riverfront is evident in Bibb City, while the dense grid of the downtown area includes essential local institutions like the Court House, City Hall, and several historical burial grounds including Linwood Cem and Riverdale Cem.