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1958 Map of Phenix City

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Phenix City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Chattahoochee River waters define the heart of this mid-century landscape, separating Phenix City in Alabama from the industrial and military hub of Columbus in Georgia. This 1958 survey captures the region during a period of significant military presence, dominated by the expansive Fort Benning Military Reservation and the recreational grounds of Franklin D Roosevelt State Park. To the west, the academic and industrial centers of Auburn and Opelika are clearly detailed alongside the reservoir of Martin Lake.

The map reveals a network of textile-focused mill towns including Lanett, Langdale, and Riverview, which dot the riverbanks north of Columbus. Inland, the terrain rises toward the ridges of Pine Mountain and Oak Mountain, while the southern reaches transition into the agricultural corridors surrounding Americus and Richland. The placement of Tuskegee and Alexander City provides essential context for the development of east-central Alabama and west-central Georgia before the massive highway expansions of the later twentieth century.