1955 Map of Phenix City

About this map

The Chattahoochee River corridor serves as the central artery for this mid-century survey, dividing the borderlands of Alabama and Georgia. Dominating the landscape east of Phenix City and Columbus, the Fort Benning Military Reservation spans several counties, reflecting the deep-seated military presence that shaped the local economy and geography after the mid-1950s. To the west, the winding reaches of Martin Lake and the Tallapoosa River define the terrain near Alexander City.