2010 Map of Columbia City

About this map

Columbia City serves as the central hub of this Whitley County landscape, where the confluence of several vital watercourses dictates the local geography. The Blue River and the Eel River wind through the region, supported by an extensive network of drainage systems including the Miller Ditch and Mowrey Ditch, illustrating the managed water levels necessary for the area's agricultural and residential development. To the north, the cluster of recreation-oriented water bodies known as Tri-Lakes—comprising Shriner Lake, Cedar Lake, and Little Cedar Lake—stands in contrast to the more linear settlement patterns found at Coesse and Cresco. This 2010 survey also highlights several significant community sites for genealogists, including South Park Cemetery near the city center and the more outlying Garrison Cemetery and Nolt Cemetery, which provide ties to the area's historical family lineages and rural development.