2021 Map of Columbia

About this map

The American Bottoms and the limestone bluffs of Monroe County define this landscape, where the city of Columbia serves as a central hub between the Mississippi River floodplain and the higher agricultural ground to the east. The map captures a complex network of historical transit and industry, featuring the Illinois Central Gulf rail line and extraction sites like Columbia Quarry RD. The transition from the low-lying Fish Lake area to the elevated terrain of Cement Hollow illustrates the geological shift that has dictated local land use for generations.