2017 Map of Columbia

About this map

Columbia sits at the confluence of the Elm River and the James River, serving as a focal point in this portion of Brown County. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of these two waterways, which create a complex network of wetlands and oxbows across the prairie. The town site is well-established with a grid of streets including N Broadway St and Dakota Ave, flanked by the Columbia Catholic Cem and Columbia City Cem to the north. Further south, the small settlement of Plana is situated along 129th St, marking a secondary node of activity. The mapping of numerous section lines and county roads, such as Co Rd 16 and Co Rd 11, illustrates the persistent township and range system that governs the rural settlement patterns and agricultural layout of this South Dakota region.