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2012 Map of Columbus

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field anchors the central landscape of this western Illinois region, representing the modern transport hub of Adams County. The surrounding countryside retains its rural character, defined by a dense network of family and community burial grounds including Columbus Cem, Saint Joseph Cem, and Independence Cem. These landmarks, along with the settlement at Burton, speak to the long-standing community roots established in the area's agricultural heartland.

A complex drainage system of prairie creeks, such as McKee Cr, Lierle Cr, and Tournear Cr, winds through the sectioned fields, dictating the placement of secondary routes like N 1200th Ave and Co Rd-1000. The map illustrates a developed township structure where traditional rural features coexist with mid-century infrastructure improvements, offering a clear record of local geography before the continued expansion of regional aviation facilities and shifting land-use patterns.