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2001 Map of Columbia

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Columbia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Gold Rush history and contemporary recreation intersect where the Stanislaus River carves through the landscape of the Sierra Nevada foothills. This early 21st-century revision highlights the preserved architecture and streets of Columbia State Historic Park, surrounded by the legacy of hydraulic and hard-rock mining. Nearby settlements like Springfield, Shaws Flat, and the curiously named Squabbletown represent the dense habitation patterns established during the 19th-century mining boom.

Industrial sites such as the Springfield Mine and various Marble Quarries indicate the area's geological wealth, while the massive footprint of New Melones Lake dominates the river canyon, covering older crossings and terrain. Natural landmarks like the Moaning Caves and the Natural Bridge suggest the complex karst topography of the region. The map also identifies local institutions including Columbia College and the California Division of Forestry Air Attack Base at the Columbia Airport.