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1997 Map of Columbia North

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Columbia North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

The confluence of the Broad River and the Saluda River defines the landscape here, as they merge to form the Congaree River at the heart of South Carolina's capital. This late-twentieth-century survey documents the urban density of Columbia and West Columbia, showing the intricate proximity of civic and institutional landmarks like the State Capitol, the Governor's Mansion, and the sprawling grounds of the State Hospital. Beyond the city center, the terrain is shaped by Crane Creek and the wooded expanses of the Harbison State Forest to the northwest.

Residential growth is evident in established communities such as Eau Claire and Denny Terrace, while the presence of the Walden Correctional Institution and the State Department Juvenile Justice facilities illustrates the area's significant role in state administration. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous burial grounds, including the expansive Elmwood Cemetery and smaller family or church plots like Taylor Cem and Graveyard Hill Cem.