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1950 Map of Fortson

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Fortson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

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Columbus anchors the southern portion of this mid-century survey, showing the city's northward expansion into the surrounding rural uplands of Muscogee Co. The landscape is a mix of developing residential areas like Green Island Hills and traditional rural landmarks, including numerous small country churches such as Getzen Ch and Pierce Chapel. The Muscogee County Airport and the Columbus Speedway highlight the era's growing infrastructure and recreational interests.

Industry and transport are defined by the Central of Georgia rail line and the flow of the Chattahoochee River on the western edge. Notable local history details include several schools, such as Nancy Sch and Jordan Sch, alongside the Mealing Cem, providing valuable points of reference for genealogists. The presence of Camp McKenzie Boy Scout Camp and Flatrock Park shows the preservation of wooded spaces even as the city limits began to press toward the Harris Co line.