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1965 Map of Smiths Station

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Smiths Station
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Chattahoochee River defines the border between Alabama and Georgia on this 1965 survey, updated in the early 1980s. The landscape is dominated by the impoundments of the Lake Oliver reservoir and the area above Goat Rock Dam. Infrastructure of the mid-20th century energy and transport sector is prominent, including the powerplant, substation, and the Central of Georgia railroad corridor passing through Smiths Station.

Genealogists can find numerous local landmarks such as Mt Olive Missionary Ch, Philadelphia Ch, and Union Grove Cem. The map documents the northern expansion of Phenix City and Columbus along the river banks, showing residential developments like Monterey Heights and Green Island Hills. The presence of several sand and gravel pits and a quarry near the river indicates the industrial activity supporting local growth during this era.