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2021 Map of Columbia

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Columbia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Columbia serves as a prominent educational and civic center in this modern survey, defined by the expansive campuses of the University of Missouri, Columbia College, and Stephens College. The city's layout is intricately tied to its waterways, with Hinkson Creek and Grindstone Creek carving through the landscape, accompanied by an extensive network of recreational paths like the Grindstone Creek Trail and Hominy Creek Trail.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several significant burial sites, including the Memorial Park Cemetery and smaller family landmarks like Jewell Cemetery and Fortney Cemetery. Beyond the urban core, the map detail extends to the Gans Creek Wild Area Trail, illustrating the balance between the growing municipality and the preserved natural drainage basins of Clear Creek and Bonne Femme Creek.