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1962 Map of Columbus

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Columbus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Columbus serves as the industrial and civic heart of Bartholomew County in the early 1960s, defined by the convergence of the Driftwood River, Flatrock River, and Haw Creek. The urban core is a dense grid of institutional landmarks including the Courthouse, City Hall, and numerous parochial and public institutions like St Bartholomews Sch and Schmitt Sch. To the north, Bakalar Air Force Base represents a significant military presence adjacent to developing residential areas like Riverview Acres and Parkside.

The southern landscape transitions into more rural terrain in Wayne and Sand Creek townships, where the East Fork White River meanders past Walesboro. This area preserves several family burial grounds, including the Thompson Cem and Daugherty Cem, while a historic Covered Bridge spans Clifty Creek. The presence of the Pennsylvania railroad and the Columbus Municipal Airport underscores the region's role as a transportation hub during this era of mid-century expansion.