1955 Map of Ellerslie

About this map

Mulberry Creek winds through the northern reaches of Harris County, defining a landscape of small agricultural settlements and dozens of private impoundments. In the mid-1950s, the region was characterized by its transitioning rural economy, visible in features like the Hudson Mill Rapids and the scattering of community landmarks such as the Good Samaritan Home for Aged near Waverly Hall. The map reveals the expansion of Columbus northward into Muscogee County, where suburban developments like Highland Pines and Lincoln Hills began to appear alongside long-standing institutions like the Muscogee County Work Camp. Transportation is anchored by the Central of Georgia and Southern railroads, which connect established towns like Cataula and Ellerslie to the growing industrial center. The southeastern corner is dominated by the sprawling northern boundary of the Fort Benning Military Reservation, providing a sharp contrast to the surrounding residential and farming tracts.