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2012 Map of Columbia North

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Columbia North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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The Pearl River winds through the southern portion of this landscape, creating a distinct Horseshoe Bend just west of the city of Columbia. This region reflects a complex geography of rural settlements and industrial activity, notably the Columbia Oil Field and the East Morgantown Oil Field. The town of Columbia serves as the southern anchor, while smaller communities like Expose, Fortenberry, Emmanuel, and Harmony are scattered throughout the northern reaches of Marion County.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high density of burial sites including North Columbia City Cem, Columbia City Cem, and several community-specific locations such as Stringer Cem and Good Hope Cem. The transportation network is defined by a mix of established roads and the Columbia-Marion County Airport, while the hydrology is dominated by numerous creeks such as Holiday Cr and Buckhorn Cr that feed toward the river valley.