2020 Map of Columbia

About this map

Columbia sits as the central hub of this Caldwell Parish landscape, defined by the winding course of the Ouachita River which carves through the terrain to create Grandview Bluff. The river's influence is evident in the many surrounding water bodies like Indian Slough, Brown Lake, and the uniquely named Dizzy Brake. Civic and community history is anchored by the Caldwell Parish Courthouse and a network of local burial grounds including Columbia Hill Cem, Saint Peter Cem, and Welcome Home Cem. To the south and west, the settlements of Grayson, Columbia Heights, and Banks Springs are connected by a grid of residential and rural roads such as Old Alexandria Rd and Rushing St. This documentation illustrates the modern rural structure of the parish, balancing the developed corridors near the Caldwell Parish Airport with the low-lying wetlands of Sillars Bayou and Thompson Bayou.