2021 Map of Columbus

About this map

Columbus and Burton anchor this central Illinois landscape, where the agricultural grid is deeply carved by the drainage networks of McKee Cr and Mill Cr. This modern survey reveals a dense concentration of historical burial sites—including Saint Joseph Cem, Mount Pleasant Cem, and Independence Cem—that serve as key landmarks for local genealogy and family history. The sprawling footprint of the Quincy Regional Airport- Baldwin Field occupies a high plateau in the center of the sheet, creating a sharp contrast between the modern aviation facility and the surrounding rural township sections. Tracing the courses of Burton Cr and Tournear Cr illustrates the relationship between the regional watershed and the local road network, which navigates the winding creek valleys to connect these long-established farming communities.