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1970 Map of Columbia North

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Columbia North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

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The Pearl River snakes along the southwestern edge of this landscape, defining the character of the Marion County terrain as it transitions from the river bottoms to the rolling uplands. The city of Columbia serves as the focal point, showing a detailed urban grid featuring the Courthouse, City Hall, and the Armory. An extensive transportation and industrial network supports the area, highlighted by the Illinois Central Gulf railroad and numerous Gravel Pit operations scattered throughout the countryside.

Rural life in the 1970s is well-documented through several outlying settlements such as Harpers, Fortenberry, and Expose. The social fabric of these communities is preserved through labels for local landmarks like Good Hope Ch, Harmony Cem, and the expansive grounds of the Columbia Training School. Aviation history is also noted with the Columbia-Marion County Airport, while public infrastructure like the Radio Tower (WFFF) and Hospital mark the town's mid-century modernization.