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1962 Map of Columbus

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Columbus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The confluence of the Flatrock River and the Driftwood River forms the headwaters of the White River here, anchoring the development of Columbus. This mid-century view captures the city's established grid, where cultural institutions like St Bartholomews Sch, St Peters Sch, and McDowell Sch serve growing neighborhoods. The rail infrastructure remains vital to the local economy, with the Penn Central and Conrail lines bisecting the landscape.

South of the urban center, the terrain transitions into the agricultural reaches of Wayne and Ohio townships. Here, smaller communities such as Walesboro and Bethel Village appear alongside family landmarks like Thompson Cem and Daugherty Cem. The expansion of the city is evident in the purple-tinted urban updates, highlighting the growth of residential tracts and industrial zones near the Municipal Airport and the interstate interchanges.