1955 Map of Phenix City

About this map

The Chattahoochee River defines the border between Alabama and Georgia on this regional study, anchored by the urban centers of Columbus and Phenix City. The landscape reveals a complex network of mid-century infrastructure and land use, ranging from the expansive Fort Benning Military Reservation to the waters of Martin Lake along the Tallapoosa River. Local economies are visible through the layout of agricultural towns like Americus and Tuskegee, while the presence of Warm Springs and the Pine Mountain ridge indicates the varied geographic character of the Chattahoochee Valley. Downstream, the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge marks the transition into the southern wetlands of the basin, providing a comprehensive view of the transit corridors and natural resources that shaped these counties in the 1950s and 1970s.