1970 Map of Columbia North

About this map

Columbia serves as the primary hub on this Marion County survey, showing the town's expansion northward toward the Columbia Training School grounds. The local economy and infrastructure are clearly defined by the Illinois Central railroad corridor and a landscape punctuated by numerous Gravel Pits. Water systems dominate the terrain, with the Pearl River winding through the western edge and several local tributaries like Holiday Creek, Collins Creek, and Jones Creek carving through the wooded hills. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint specific community landmarks including Harmony Ch, Good Hope Ch, and Pope Cem. The transition from rural to municipal life is captured through the presence of the Columbia-Marion County Airport, a Drive-in Theater, and the detailed street grid of northern Columbia featuring Broad St and Lafayette St.