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2017 Map of Columbia NE

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Columbia NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Columbia townsite anchors the southern edge of this landscape, where the braided channels of the James River move through a mosaic of wetlands and prairie. The river's path is heavily influenced by the presence of the Columbia Road Reservoir, which dominates the northeastern portion of the sheet. This area is defined by its wide, flat basin, typical of the James River Valley, where drainage patterns create a complex system of seasonal water bodies.

A network of section-line roads, such as 393rd Ave and 113th St, divides the terrain into the classic agricultural grid of Brown County. More specialized routes like Sand Lake Dr and the Auto Tour Rte trace the margins of the reservoir and its protected habitats. These features indicate the region's importance for local water management and wildlife passage, while the grid of numbered streets and avenues provides a clear framework for researchers tracing specific land parcels and family holdings.