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2019 Map of Columbia

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Columbia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Columbia serves as the central hub of this South Central Kentucky landscape, where the modern corridor of the Cumberland Parkway and the Columbia Byp intersect with long-established regional routes. The town is characterized by a dense grid of streets such as Greensburg St and Jamestown St, extending toward neighborhoods like Bomar Hts. The surrounding terrain is defined by the winding course of Russell Creek and its many tributaries, including Pettus Fork and Bull Run Cr.

Beyond the city limits, the map illustrates a network of smaller rural communities and family-named landmarks. To the south and east, settlements like Fairplay, Glens Fork, and Garlin anchor the countryside, while Burton Ridge and Harvey Ridge provide significant topographic relief. Local history is reflected in sites such as the New Columbia Cem and the Columbia-Adair County Airport, highlighting the area's mix of traditional settlement patterns and twentieth-century infrastructure.