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2011 Map of Columbia

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Columbia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Chattahoochee River defines the western edge of this landscape, serving as the border between Alabama and Georgia. The town of Columbia stands as the primary hub, where the Columbia Bridge provides a critical crossing near the Columbia State Dock and the Columbia Post Office. Along the river's winding path, historical riverfront points such as Freeman Landing and Freeman Bend reflect the area’s longstanding connection to waterborne transport and local commerce.

Moving inland, the map reveals a network of rural settlements including Hilton, Sawhatchee, and Rock Hill. Of particular interest to local historians is the Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge, located on Coheelee Creek northeast of the main town. The terrain is marked by numerous water bodies like Martins Pond and Sawhatchee Creek, while sites like Grier Cemetery and Zion Cemetery offer tangible connections for genealogical research in this riverine borderland.